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Elementary· 20 schools in district

Theodore Roosevelt

13451 Merkel Ave., Paramount, CA 90723Paramount Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
536
Students
Total enrolled
$21,957
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 53% vs nat'l
23.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 51% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 536 students in grades KG–05 in Paramount, California.
53% above average funding
District spends $21,957 per pupil, 53% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Theodore Roosevelt is a large elementary in Paramount, California, serving grades KG–05 with 536 students. The district invests $21,957 per student — 53% above the national average of $14,347, with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Theodore Roosevelt

536
Total Students
23.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution277 male · 259 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 508 students
Student Composition
85%
12%
Asian1%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black12%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062985004654

Academic Outcomes at Theodore Roosevelt

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 22th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 90723

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,957Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,957
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,661
Student Support$4,172
Administration$2,635
Operations$3,294
Other$2,196
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,957 spent per student, an estimated $9,727 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
17%
State government
67.2%
Local (property tax)
17.4%
Federal programs
15.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,957/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
HollydaleAbraham LincolnMajor Lynn MoklerCaptain Raymond Collins
+6 more
↓
Middle
Alondra MiddleFrank J. ZamboniLeona JacksonParamount Park Middle
↓
High School
Paramount HighOdyssey STEM AcademyBuena Vista HighParamount Unified Community Day
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyLos Angeles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictParamount Unified →
Phone: (562)602-8056
NCES ID: 062985004654
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Paramount seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Paramount Unified
High
Paramount High
3,737 students · 09–12
● 39 opp94% FRL
Elem
Hollydale
802 students · KG–08
● 45 opp89% FRL
Mid
Alondra Middle
779 students · 06–08
● 39 opp94% FRL
Mid
Frank J. Zamboni
737 students · 06–08
● 39 opp95% FRL
Mid
Leona Jackson
695 students · 04–08
● 39 opp95% FRL
Mid
Paramount Park Middle
565 students · 06–08
● 39 opp92% FRL
Elem
Abraham Lincoln
560 students · KG–05
● 39 opp90% FRL
Elem
Major Lynn Mokler
543 students · KG–05
● 39 opp90% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
13451 Merkel Ave., Paramount, CA 90723
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.