Roosevelt Elementary

Set in San Leandro, California, Roosevelt Elementary is a reasonably sized elementary-level community, overseen by San Leandro Unified. It educates 524 students across grades K through 5.

Within San Leandro Unified, which oversees 13 schools and 8,834 students, Roosevelt Elementary is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Roosevelt Elementary reports that the largest single group is Hispanic at 35%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 23% White, 17% multiracial, 15% Asian, 10% Black. That is noticeably more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 23%.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 24.9:1. The state averages around 22.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 46% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Roosevelt Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 52.2%; this one delivers 57.6%.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Alameda County) records that median household income runs about $129,367, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across Alameda County's 394 public schools (combined enrollment of about 210,511 students), Roosevelt Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Bancroft Middle, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Roosevelt Elementary at 1st of 6; the average score across the group is 28.9%.

Roosevelt Elementary operates from a suburban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Roosevelt Elementary's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 528 (now 524). Over the same period, the White share contracted from 29% to 23%. Class-load math has tightened: from 27.8:1 in 2018 to 24.9:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.