Roosevelt Elementary is a public school in Bakersfield, California, that teaches kindergarten through fifth grade. Roosevelt Elementary is run by the local school district and has about 500 to 600 students. The average student-teacher ratio is about 22:1, which allows for structured classroom instruction and individualized attention when possible. The school puts a lot of emphasis on basic academic skills, especially reading, writing, and math, as well as early intervention programs. Standards-based teaching, targeted reading support, and the use of educational technology to reinforce learning are all common ways to teach. Roosevelt Elementary has a lot of different kinds of students, with a lot of minority students and families from Hispanic and other multicultural backgrounds. Recent data from USA News-style sources show that most students are not meeting state standards. About 20–25% of students are meeting grade-level standards in English Language Arts and about 15–20% in math. The amount of money spent on each student is in line with what is typical for the Bakersfield area in terms of district and state funding. Roosevelt Elementary is in a well-established residential area with average home values. The school community is close-knit, which is a plus. The school looks good overall because it is dedicated to core academics and is always looking for ways to get better.