Roosevelt Elementary School

908 EAST JEFFERSON ST BOISE ID 83712

About Roosevelt Elementary School

Located at 908 East Jefferson Street in Boise, Idaho, Roosevelt Elementary School is a PK–6 public school with a stellar academic record. With a ranking of #3 in the Boise Independent District and #17 among Idaho Elementary Schools, Roosevelt stands out for its academic proficiency. 72% of students met or exceeded math standards, and 77% of students achieved reading competence, both of which were higher than the district and state norms, according to the 2025 results. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, and all full-time teachers are 100% competent, ensuring excellent instruction. With 283 students enrolled, Roosevelt Elementary fosters an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Twelve percent of the students are economically disadvantaged, and 18 percent of the students are members of a minority group. Roosevelt's performance is far above the average of 50% in math and 55% in reading for the Boise Independent School District.

Contact Information

Address

908 EAST JEFFERSON ST BOISE ID 83712

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Phone

(208) 854-6030

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
283
Total Students
$56463
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Roosevelt Elementary School

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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

5

of 10 in idaho

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: 8:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 82%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 2.8%
Two+ Races 6.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
82%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
7.8%
Black
2.8%
Two+ Races
6.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 283
48.8%
138 Female
51.2%
145 Male

Student Population

283 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

From July 29 to August 3, 2025, Boise, Idaho will host the Jaialdi Basque Festival again, bringing thousands of people to celebrate Basque culture through dance, food, sports, and music. In the meantime, the new Idaho Report Card website was introduced by the Idaho Department of Education, improving accessibility and openness for parents and teachers regarding school performance. Keep up with Idaho education news and Boise events.

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

MLV

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
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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