Roosevelt STEAM Academy

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Roosevelt STEAM Academy, located in Elkhart, Indiana, is a specialized elementary school that emphasizes a robust, inquiry-based curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The school is designed to move beyond traditional textbook learning by integrating hands-on, project-based experiences into daily instruction. By fostering a collaborative environment, the academy aims to develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills, preparing them to navigate and excel in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Beyond its academic focus, Roosevelt STEAM Academy is dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging school culture that connects students with the broader Elkhart community. The curriculum often incorporates community partnerships and real-world challenges, allowing students to apply their STEAM knowledge to solve authentic local problems. With a strong commitment to both academic rigor and social-emotional development, the school serves as a hub for innovation, encouraging students to become curious, confident, and empathetic learners ready for future academic success.

524

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	318
Black	99
Asian	2
Two or More	31

Hispanic
318 (60.7 %)
Black
99 (18.9 %)
White
74 (14.1 %)
Two or More
31 (5.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	No
District:	Elkhart Community Schools
Phone:	(574)295-4840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	276
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 67

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 75