Serving 881 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 881 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
881 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1119 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
94%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #1119 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School?
881 students attend Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Union City School District.
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