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Roosevelt Elementary School

Elementary School · SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1306 9TH AVE, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Nebraska schools

#633 of 967

In Scottsbluff

#4 of 7

public schools

In district

#5 of 8

SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School environment

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Roosevelt Elementary School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Scottsbluff · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Roosevelt Elementary School

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scottsbluff, NE, part of SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Roosevelt Elementary School serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #633 of 967 schools in NE.

Structured state assessment records for Roosevelt Elementary School show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • NE avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Roosevelt Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,908
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Roosevelt Elementary School — Students at Roosevelt Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Test Scores NE EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 52.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 43.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
92%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
22%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Roosevelt Elementary School Compares

See how Roosevelt Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.6/10
35th percentile in NE
Academic
3.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1306 9TH AVE, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roosevelt Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAKE MINATARE SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 6.4 miles away, in nearby Minatare), which scores notably higher. Another option is GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Gering), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scottsbluff, see our Scottsbluff schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.4 mi
School Distance Rating
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scottsbluff 0.6 mi 7.7
HOME BASED Scottsbluff 0.7 mi
EARLY LEARNING CENTER Scottsbluff 0.7 mi
ST AGNES CATHOLIC SCHOOL Scottsbluff 0.8 mi 6.7
BLUFFS MIDDLE SCHOOL Scottsbluff 0.9 mi 4.9
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER Scottsbluff 1.0 mi 3.2
SCOTTSBLUFF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Scottsbluff 1.1 mi 5.0
LINCOLN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCH Scottsbluff 1.0 mi 6.3
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF WESTERN NEBRASKA Scottsbluff 1.0 mi 6.4
WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC) Scottsbluff 1.3 mi
VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL Scottsbluff 1.5 mi
WESTMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Scottsbluff 1.4 mi 6.8
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gering 1.9 mi 5.1
GERING HIGH SCHOOL Gering 2.1 mi 4.7
GERING MIDDLE SCHOOL Gering 2.3 mi 3.7
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gering 2.4 mi 6.8
GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM Gering 2.4 mi 3.0
MERIDIAN SCHOOL Scottsbluff 2.4 mi
GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gering 3.3 mi 7.8
LAKE MINATARE SCHOOL Minatare 6.4 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 69361 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,531

Median Home Value

$154,400

Median Rent

$949/mo

Population

16,965

College Educated

27.2%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Median Age

38.5

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ALMA ELEMENTARY AT ALMA Alma, NE 5.5
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CHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lincoln, NE 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary School

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School serve?

Roosevelt Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

Roosevelt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roosevelt Elementary School rank in NE?

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #633 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roosevelt Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Roosevelt Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Roosevelt Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Scotts Bluff County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

District

SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
3,445
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,908
District Rank
#5 of 8

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