ROOSEVELT PUBLIC SCHOOL

Roosevelt Public School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roosevelt Borough Public School District school district, located in ROOSEVELT, NJ with about 79 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 9 teachers, Roosevelt Public School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Public School is a unique, small-scale educational institution located in the historic borough of Roosevelt, New Jersey. The school is known for its tight-knit, community-centered environment, serving a limited student population that allows for a low student-to-teacher ratio. This setting fosters a highly personalized learning experience where educators can closely monitor student progress and provide individualized academic support, reflecting the borough’s legacy as a community that values arts, social consciousness, and civic engagement.

As the only school within the Roosevelt School District, it serves as the heart of the town, offering a comprehensive K–6 curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging creative expression. Because of the school’s small size, it frequently integrates multidisciplinary projects and promotes a strong sense of school spirit and collaboration among students. Families often choose the district specifically for its intimate atmosphere, which aims to prepare students for larger middle and high school environments by focusing on fundamental academic skills and strong social-emotional development.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Public School at (609) 448-2798 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.