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Roosevelt Elementary School

517 N 17TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 84 of 183 in Iowa

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About Roosevelt Elementary School

In Council Bluffs, Iowa, Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school for kids in Pre-K through 5th grade. It's one of the best elementary schools around. The school has about 430 students and 14 teachers for every 14 students. This means that each student gets individual help and attention. Roosevelt Elementary is all about academics, social-emotional learning, and getting involved in the community. The school is a welcoming and diverse place because about 30% of the students are from minority groups. Students benefit from programs like Title I services, ESL support, special education, and enrichment opportunities. The focus at Roosevelt Elementary School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is on fairness, student growth, and working together. This helps students do well in school and in life.

Roosevelt Elementary School Contact Information

Address

517 N 17TH ST, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501

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Phone

(712) 328-6528

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 52% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
451
Total Students
$78138
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 84 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Roosevelt Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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.

Student Demographics

White 75.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 13.6%
Black 4.3%
Two+ Races 5.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
75.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
4.3%
Two+ Races
5.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 451
50.4%
227 Female
49.6%
224 Male

Student Population

451 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

457 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

CBCSD recently talked about how schools are still doing maintenance and making improvements to their buildings. These improvements include better HVAC systems, infrastructure, technology, and equipment. This suggests that Roosevelt may benefit from better facilities under the district's rolling-renovation plan.

Roosevelt Elementary still has after-school programs (through the 21st CCLC Clubs on its website) that give students chances to learn new things outside of regular classes.

FAQ

Q1. What special programs does Roosevelt Elementary have for kids who are just starting school?

Ans. Roosevelt offers preschool readiness programs, ESL support, and social-emotional learning to help young students do well in K–5.

Q2. What does Roosevelt Elementary do to help kids who are having trouble with math or reading?

Ans. To help students get better at core subjects, the school offers targeted interventions, small-group tutoring, and Title I services.

Q3 Are there chances for students to do things outside of school?

Ans. Yes, the district's 21st Century Community Learning Centers offer after-school clubs, arts, and enrichment programs at Roosevelt.

Q4. How does Roosevelt Elementary School get families involved in their child's learning?

Ans. The school has family nights, parent-teacher conferences, chances to volunteer, and workshops to help parents and teachers work together better.

Q5. What steps are being taken to keep Roosevelt Elementary safe?

Ans. The school follows safety rules that apply to all schools in the district. These rules include secure entrances, emergency drills, visitor check-ins, and staff training to keep students safe.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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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

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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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

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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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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