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#1704 of 2,105 schools in WI

Roosevelt Elementary

Elementary School · Racine Unified School District · Racine, WI

A Racine Unified School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

915 Romayne Ave, Racine, WI 53402

  • Math 25% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg-29.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$16,095
Chronic Absenteeism45.7%

Students at Roosevelt Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Racine), 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

$74,125

Median home value

$224,200

Median rent

$1,049/mo

College educated

33.1%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–80.3 mi203Compare →
Small World MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi5Compare →
Red Apple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–50.7 mi289Compare →
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–80.8 mi205Compare →

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.

Racine Unified School District

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#12 of 25
District spending per student
$16,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roosevelt Elementary is listed in Racine Unified School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Racine, WI, part of Racine Unified School District, serving approximately 219 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,704 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roosevelt Elementary

What grades does Roosevelt Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary?

Roosevelt Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 219 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary 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 rank in WI?

Roosevelt Elementary ranks #1,704 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Roosevelt Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Roosevelt Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

78.5% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
219
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Racine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.7%
Area population (ZIP 53402)
35,272
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
41.4
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 53402; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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