THEODORE ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Union City School District school district, located in UNION CITY, NJ with about 1,002 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 57 teachers, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 4507 Hudson Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, is a prominent public school serving the local community within the Union City School District. Situated in a densely populated urban area, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of Hudson County, providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Its location on Hudson Avenue places it at the heart of a vibrant, transit-oriented neighborhood, reflecting the diverse and multicultural character that defines much of Union City.

As part of the Union City school system, the institution focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its student body. The school typically emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development, striving to provide a supportive learning environment despite the challenges common to urban education. Theodore Roosevelt Elementary plays a vital role in the community by fostering early academic achievement and preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School at (201) 348-5971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4507 HUDSON AVE
UNION CITY, NJ 07087-6317
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in UNION CITY, NJ with about 1,002 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,002
Teachers:
57.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 1,002 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THEODORE ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
White
2.2%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.8%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.