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#899 of 1,992 schools in MN

Top 45% in state

Roosevelt Elementary

Elementary School · Mankato Public School District · Mankato, MN

A Mankato Public School District elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 W 6TH ST, Mankato, MN 56001

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,091
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Roosevelt Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Roosevelt Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 79Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,874/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mankato), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,224

Median home value

$263,100

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Risen Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–80.2 mi83Compare →
Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–50.8 mi187Compare →
Special EducationEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–120.9 mi247Compare →
Prairie Care MankatoEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.2 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mankato Public School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#8 of 17
District spending per student
$14,091NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elementary is listed in MANKATO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Mankato, MN, part of Mankato Public School District, serving approximately 319 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary serve?

Roosevelt Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?

Roosevelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elementary rank in MN?

Roosevelt Elementary ranks #899 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Roosevelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Roosevelt Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt Elementary a charter school?

No, Roosevelt Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roosevelt Elementary a Title I school?

No, Roosevelt Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roosevelt Elementary?

45.1% of students at Roosevelt Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Blue Earth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 56001)
50,960
Area average commute
15 min
Area median age
28.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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