ROOSEVELT MAGNET SCHOOL

Roosevelt Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peoria SD 150 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 611 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 46 teachers, Roosevelt Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Magnet School, located in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational institution within the Peoria Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a distinct curriculum or teaching philosophy—often focusing on specialized themes like the arts, sciences, or rigorous academic programming—to attract a diverse student population from across the district. The school’s location on West Aiken Avenue places it within a community-centered environment, aiming to provide students with unique learning opportunities that go beyond traditional neighborhood school models.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and student engagement. By leveraging its status as a magnet program, Roosevelt strives to prepare its students for future success through targeted instruction and community involvement. It remains a key part of Peoria’s broader effort to provide families with educational choice, ensuring that students have access to specialized resources and personalized pathways that cater to their specific interests and talents.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Magnet School at (309) 672-6574 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.