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Roosevelt Elementary School

Elementary School · New Brunswick School District

83 LIVINGSTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Enrollment

620

Student-Teacher

9.5:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,200 of 2,466

In New Brunswick

#4 of 12

public schools

In district

#4 of 11

New Brunswick School District

School environment

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Roosevelt Elementary School

6.5/10

Elementary School in New Brunswick · grades Kindergarten – 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 New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District. Roosevelt Elementary School serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,200 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Roosevelt Elementary School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NJ avg 6.5

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.

At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Roosevelt Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.2% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,323
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Roosevelt Elementary School — Students at Roosevelt Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

73.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 28.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 21.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
58%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
12.2%
ELA
19.4%
2025
Math
16.5%
ELA
20.2%

* 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: 7.4/10.

How Roosevelt Elementary School Compares

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

Overall Score
6.5/10
51th percentile in NJ
Academic
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
73%
Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
65 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

Location

83 LIVINGSTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roosevelt Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pine Grove Manor School (rated 8.6/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Somerset), which scores notably higher. Another option is A Chester Redshaw School (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in New Brunswick, see our New Brunswick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
A Chester Redshaw School New Brunswick 0.4 mi 7.5
New Brunswick Adult High School New Brunswick 0.3 mi
Livingston Elementary School New Brunswick 0.5 mi 5.5
Lord Stirling Elementary School New Brunswick 0.4 mi 5.2
Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts New Brunswick 0.5 mi 7.2
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School New Brunswick 0.5 mi 4.7
Lincoln Elementary School New Brunswick 0.7 mi 6.8
Greater Brunswick Charter School New Brunswick 1.1 mi 6.2
Parsons North Brunswick 1.3 mi 6.8
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Highland Park 1.3 mi
Highland Park High School Highland Park 1.4 mi 4.9
Highland Park Middle School Highland Park 1.4 mi 7.3
Bartle Elementary School Highland Park 1.3 mi 6.8
Mckinley Community School New Brunswick 1.3 mi 6.1
RABBI PESACH RAYMON YESHIVA Edison 1.6 mi 6.3
Linwood School North Brunswick 1.7 mi 5.0
North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood Center North Brunswick 1.7 mi 5.8
Pine Grove Manor School Somerset 1.4 mi 8.6
New Brunswick Middle School New Brunswick 1.7 mi 5.9
Irving Primary School Highland Park 1.8 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,248

Median Home Value

$316,800

Median Rent

$1,790/mo

Population

56,766

College Educated

24.1%

Homeownership

21.8%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

31.6%

Median Age

24.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary School

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School serve?

Roosevelt Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?

Roosevelt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School is 9.5:1. 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 NJ?

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks #1,200 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.

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

73.1% of students at Roosevelt Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
96 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
71 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Free/Reduced Lunch
73.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%

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