Roosevelt Elementary

1990 Laguna St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805)563-2062

www.sbunified.org

442 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Upper East neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. Serving students in grades transitional kindergarten through sixth, it operates as part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to academic excellence, often placing a high priority on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The campus reflects the distinct architectural character of its neighborhood, providing a classic setting for elementary education. Roosevelt is known for its active parent involvement and diverse extracurricular programs, which often include arts, music, and enrichment activities designed to create a well-rounded learning experience. By blending traditional educational practices with modern standards, Roosevelt Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining deep roots within the Santa Barbara community.

442

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	201
Black	4
Asian	10
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

Hispanic
201 (45.5 %)
White
185 (41.9 %)
Two or More
40 (9.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.3 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Santa Barbara Unified
Phone:	(805)563-2062
Website:	http://www.sbunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 71

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 53