ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Roosevelt Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taft City school district, located in Taft, CA with about 521 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th 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 22 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 School is a public primary school located in Taft, California, and is part of the Taft City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Like many schools in the Taft area, Roosevelt Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both the academic growth and social development of its students during their formative years.

The school is situated at 811 Sixth St. and functions as an integral part of the small, close-knit community of Taft. As a neighborhood-centered institution, Roosevelt Elementary typically emphasizes strong communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure student success. By providing various resources and structured classroom settings, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Elementary at (661) 763-3113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

811 Sixth St.
Taft, CA 93268-2305
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ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taft, CA with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Taft City
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 521 students

Hispanic/Latino
58.2%
White
38.4%
Asian
1.0%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.