Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary is a K-5 public school serving 785 students in the Long Beach Unified School District, operating in a high-needs community where nearly 90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, the school faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom third of California elementary schools with test scores below district and state averages, particularly in science. A major area of concern is chronic absenteeism, with over 34% of students missing too much school, a rate higher than most nearby schools like Signal Hill Elementary (21.4%) and the district average. Despite spending more per student than some comparable schools, such as Lincoln Elementary and Robinson Academy, academic outcomes have remained lower, suggesting resources may not be effectively translating to widespread student success.

However, the school shows notable strengths in specific areas. It has demonstrated above-average effectiveness for English Language Learners and African American students compared to schools statewide. Furthermore, student performance shows impressive growth by the 5th grade, with proficiency rates much higher than in 3rd grade, indicating students make substantial academic progress during their time at Roosevelt. This positive trajectory, alongside its subgroup successes, suggests the school has effective supports in place that could be leveraged more broadly to improve overall achievement.