ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Roosevelt Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dolton SD 148 school district, located in Dolton, IL with about 325 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Roosevelt Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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, located at 111 W 146th St in Dolton, Illinois, is a public school serving the local community within the Dolton School District 149. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition to middle school. As part of a district that serves a diverse suburban population, the school strives to foster an inclusive environment where students can build core literacy and numeracy skills while engaging in a structured classroom setting.
The school operates as a central hub for the surrounding Dolton neighborhood, prioritizing community involvement and partnership with families to support student success. With its emphasis on curriculum standards and collaborative learning, Roosevelt Elementary aims to equip its students with the essential tools needed for long-term academic achievement. The faculty and staff are generally committed to creating a safe, supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal responsibility and educational curiosity, helping to shape the young learners within the South Suburban Chicago area.
For more information, contact Roosevelt Elem School at (708) 201-2070 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dolton, IL 60419-1453
(708) 201-2070
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dolton, IL with about 325 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dolton SD 148
- Total Students:
- 325
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 325 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 96.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
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.