ROOSEVELT SCHOOL

Roosevelt School is a public elementary school that is part of the River Edge School District school district, located in RIVER EDGE, NJ with about 483 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Roosevelt School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 School, located at 711 Summit Avenue in River Edge, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the River Edge School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum emphasizes core academic excellence—including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—while integrating technology and character development to prepare students for the middle school transition.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement through its Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Roosevelt School benefits from being situated in a quiet, residential area of River Edge, providing a safe and accessible campus for local families. With a focus on both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to be curious, responsible, and engaged learners.

For more information, contact Roosevelt School at (201) 261-1546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

711 SUMMIT AVE
RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-2201
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ROOSEVELT SCHOOL is a public school in RIVER EDGE, NJ with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
483
Teachers:
30.3
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 483 students

White
63.1%
Asian
25.1%
Hispanic/Latino
7.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.