Roosevelt School

681 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Roosevelt Elementary School, located at 7560 Oak Ave in River Forest, Illinois, is a highly regarded public institution serving students in grades K–4. As part of River Forest School District 90, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning. The school cultivates a collaborative and inclusive community, emphasizing the social-emotional development of its students alongside a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare them for the middle school transition.

The campus itself is a cornerstone of the River Forest neighborhood, providing a supportive environment characterized by strong parental involvement and high community engagement. Roosevelt School is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. With its long-standing reputation for maintaining high educational standards, the school remains a vital pillar of the River Forest community, focusing on nurturing well-rounded, curious, and empathetic lifelong learners.

681

Total Students

60.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roosevelt School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	94
Black	40
Asian	42
Two or More	76
American Indian	1

White
428 (62.8 %)
Hispanic
94 (13.8 %)
Two or More
76 (11.2 %)
Asian
42 (6.2 %)
Black
40 (5.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Forest SD 90
Phone:	(708)366-9230
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 5 184

Grade 6 156

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 169