ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Roosevelt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Plainfield School District school district, located in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 412 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 31 teachers, Roosevelt Elementary 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 Elementary School, located at 135 Jackson Avenue in South Plainfield, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the South Plainfield School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development for its young learners. It serves as a hub for the neighborhood, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and an emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is known for being an integral part of the South Plainfield district's commitment to inclusive and supportive public education. By maintaining a student-centered environment, Roosevelt Elementary encourages active participation from parents and the community to support various school programs and extracurricular activities. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to instill a love of learning in its students while emphasizing the core values of citizenship, responsibility, and academic excellence within the broader New Jersey educational framework.

For more information, contact Roosevelt Elementary School at (908) 754-4620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

135 JACKSON AVENUE
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07080
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ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ with about 412 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
412
Teachers:
31.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 412 students

Asian
41.5%
White
24.0%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Black or African American
10.9%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.