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Roosevelt Elementary School

1220 L A Kirksey St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3483 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
52%
20-24%
52%
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
76%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #3483 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Palms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
353 students attend Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Roosevelt Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2020
I'd like the school it''s in a very neat school and organized and I would send my child here.
- Posted by Teacher - Jalisa

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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