At a glance
Reported students
455
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
421
Roosevelt Elementary School: 455 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 408
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Roosevelt Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Council Bluffs. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Council Bluffs Comm School District. NCES reports 455 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.8%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Roosevelt Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.9%
- Hispanic17.8%
- Black5.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Council Bluffs Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longfellow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
431 reported students
College View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
488 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
421 reported students
Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Bloomer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
396 reported students
Rue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Public schools near Roosevelt Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 384 | 0.7 mi |
| Bloomer Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 396 | 0.9 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 421 | 1.4 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 271 | 1.6 mi |
| Rue Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 385 | 1.7 mi |
| Hoover Elementary School Elementary · Council Bluffs Comm School District | PK–05 | 401 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Elementary School
What grades does Roosevelt Elementary School serve?
Roosevelt Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Council Bluffs Comm School District.
How many students attend Roosevelt Elementary School?
Roosevelt Elementary School reported 455 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 408 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Roosevelt Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 455 students and 34.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Roosevelt Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Roosevelt Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Council Bluffs Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Roosevelt Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Roosevelt Elementary School in?
Roosevelt Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Comm School District, based in Council Bluffs, IA, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Roosevelt Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edison Elementary School (0.7 mi), Bloomer Elementary School (0.9 mi), Franklin Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.