ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Roosevelt Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Redwood City Elementary school district, located in Redwood City, CA with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Roosevelt Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Roosevelt Elementary, located at 2223 Vera Ave. in Redwood City, California, serves as a public K-5 school within the Redwood City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a diverse student population, Roosevelt places a strong focus on fostering a tight-knit community feel, often utilizing collaborative learning strategies and project-based activities to keep students engaged and curious about the world around them.

The school is particularly recognized for its dedication to bilingual education, as it offers a Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion program that attracts families from throughout the area who want their children to achieve biliteracy. Beyond the classroom, Roosevelt benefits from an active parent-teacher organization that helps facilitate various enrichment programs, community events, and school-wide initiatives. By balancing rigorous core academics with an emphasis on cultural awareness and community participation, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Elementary at (650) 482-2413 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.