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Elementary· 46 schools in district

Roosevelt

1006 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604Worcester →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
566
Students
Total enrolled
$28,304
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 97% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 566 students in grades PK–06 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
97% above average funding
District spends $28,304 per pupil, 97% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Roosevelt is a large elementary in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving grades PK–06 with 566 students. The district invests $28,304 per student — 97% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm.

Student Body & Demographics at Roosevelt

566
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
40
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution314 male · 252 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Student Composition
33%
32%
27%
Asian5%
White33%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black27%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 251323002243

Academic Outcomes at Roosevelt

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01604

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,304Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,304
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,454
Student Support$5,378
Administration$3,396
Operations$4,246
Other$2,830
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,304 spent per student, an estimated $12,539 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
70.2%
Local (property tax)
13.5%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,304/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
QuinsigamondBelmont Street CommunityNelson PlaceGates Lane
+15 more
↓
Middle
Forest Grove MiddleSullivan MiddleWorcester East MiddleBurncoat Middle School
↓
High School
South High CommunityWorcester Technical HighNorth HighDoherty Memorial High
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyWorcester County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWorcester →
Phone: (508)799-3482
NCES ID: 251323002243
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Worcester 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 Worcester
High
South High Community
1,666 students · 09–12
● 43 opp
High
Worcester Technical High
1,469 students · 09–12
● 40 opp
High
North High
1,377 students · 09–12
● 48 opp
High
Doherty Memorial High
1,344 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Burncoat Senior High
1,179 students · 09–12
● 48 opp
Mid
Forest Grove Middle
897 students · 07–08
● 40 opp
Mid
Sullivan Middle
827 students · 06–08
● 43 opp
Mid
Worcester East Middle
740 students · 07–08
● 48 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1006 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
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.