Roosevelt Elementary Overview &amp; Quick Guide (2026 List)

About Roosevelt Elementary

Roosevelt Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, California. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade (K–5) in a big city. The school has about 841 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the average for the district. About 31 full-time equivalent teachers teach and one full-time school counselor helps with academics and student support services. Roosevelt Elementary has a diverse student body, with 51% girls and 49% boys. About 83% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged, which makes the school eligible for Title I funding. Most of the students come from minority backgrounds, which is a reflection of the multicultural nature of the Long Beach community around the school. According to U.S. News, about 30% of students are good at math and 29% are good at reading (ELA). Roosevelt Elementary focuses on basic academic skills and targeted instructional support, even though these results are below the state average. Overall, the school offers a structured learning environment in the neighborhood where students can grow and learn new things all the time.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%

Reading 29%

State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 29% in Reading.

31

Full-time Teachers

27 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

841

Total Students

$126400

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.66%

Asian 5.83%

Hispanic 77.76%

Black 12.6%

Two+ Races 1.9%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.66%

Asian

5.83%

Hispanic

77.76%

Black

12.6%

Two+ Races

1.9%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 841

50.54%

425 Female

49.46%

416 Male

Student Population

841 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

232 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Roosevelt Elementary Contact Information

Address

1574 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90813

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Phone

(562) 599-3418

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Website

lbschools.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The community-focused programs at Roosevelt Elementary in Long Beach, California, are making a difference! The school is dedicated to helping every student reach their goals with care and dedication, creating safe, positive, and supportive places to learn. Roosevelt Elementary is part of the Long Beach Unified School District and helps bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural students succeed.

The school is putting on its annual Early Learning and Kindergarten Festivals from January 7 to March 7. These festivals are a fun and exciting way for new TK and kindergarten students to get to know each other. There will also be a "Celebration of the Young Child" event on April 25. Students from Roosevelt Elementary also showed off their art at the Long Beach Museum of Art, which showed off their talent and creativity.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does Roosevelt Elementary School offer?

Ans. The school has a friendly atmosphere that encourages both academic and personal growth.

Q2. What does the school do to get students involved?

Ans. Students take part in lessons that are interactive and work together on projects.

Q3. How do you get families to get involved?

Ans. Families are welcome at events and are encouraged to talk to staff.

Q4. What part does character education play?

Ans. Character development is a part of learning every day.

Q5. What are the school's values?

Ans. Roosevelt Elementary stresses being kind, responsible, and respectful.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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