F. D. Roosevelt Elementary

fdr.lawndalesd.net/

472 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school located in Lawndale, California, and is part of the Lawndale Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The campus focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing character development and social-emotional learning to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

As a member of the Lawndale Elementary School District, F. D. Roosevelt benefits from a structured curriculum aligned with state standards and a commitment to inclusive education. The school typically engages families and the community through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where student achievement is the primary priority. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or current school initiatives, the district’s official website at http://www.lawndalesd.net serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative contact details.

472

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	311
Black	96
Asian	16
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
311 (65.9 %)
Black
96 (20.3 %)
Two or More
29 (6.1 %)
White
17 (3.6 %)
Asian
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lawndale Elementary
Phone:	(310)675-1121
Website:	http://fdr.lawndalesd.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 94