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Roosevelt Elementary School in Santa Monica, California

Roosevelt Elementary School Detail

(310) 395-0941
801 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Levels: K-5
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District


Roosevelt Elementary School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:12.6% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:62.58% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:4.58% (2009)
Hispanic:9.56% (2009)
Asian:7.67% (2009)
Pacific Islander:0.94% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.4% (2009)
Unspecified:13.73% (2009)
Filipino:0.54% (2009)
Student Teacher Ratio:14.7% (2008)

Roosevelt Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

Roosevelt Elementary School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2010-04-25
“They have the most wonderful, caring teachers. Great parent involvement in every aspect of the school and everyone works together to make this school one of the very best. My daughter spent all her 6 years of elementary school at Roosevelt and she's a straight A honor student because of the great teachers that put her on the right path at Roosevelt! Now I have twin boys at Roosevelt who just started at Kindergarten and they love to go to school and love their teachers! It's a wonderful learning and caring institution.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2010-04-24
“Roosevelt has an amazing community of students, teachers, administrators, and parents that make the school a wonderful place. We are so happy that our children are starting their educational experience in such a warm and intellectually stimulating environment!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2010-03-28
“We have been very disappointed with Roosevelt and have had all our children in the school over a 10-year period. We have found some teachers to be condescending to the parents, some exclusive of the parents, and some to be uninspiring or just plain dumb. There is even a teacher who yelled obscenities in the classroom at the students! The PTA is clique-ish, though we are glad to see so many dads involved. We have been disappointed in the majority of teachers, though our girls have had a few teacher gems. Twice, we have been so dismayed that we have seriously considered pulling our children out of the Santa Monica Municipal School District.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-12-28
“everything about this venerable institution is 5 stars - teachers, administration, curriculum and parent participation.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-19
“Roosevelt has welcomed my daughter and helped find the best fit for her special needs.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-10-14
“Despite all my years of schooling (through post-graduate school), I have never come across more amazing teachers than the teachers at Roosevelt. They bring passion, and a sense of fun and a sense of seriousness to the learning process. Their assignments are imaginative, challenging and interesting. Nothing rote about the learning process here! The curriculum focuses on everything important for expanding minds and hearts: math, science, writing, art, music, caring for the environment, and treating each other with kindness and respect. Nothing is left out. And then there are the families! The community of families at Roosevelt makes me feel like we live in a small town, rather than smack in the middle of Los Angeles!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-25
“I sent my daughter to Roosevelt from Kindergarden through Fifth Grade. She loved it there and had many great memories and she can't wait to go to Lincoln Middle School. The teachers there were amazing and helped her understand everything. She got very good scores on her tests. She has made great friends she'll probably have for life. Rosevelt has made a great impression on her and so have the teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-24
“A perfect example of how parents, teachers and administrators can work together to educate our children.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-24
“Roosevelt has best teachers students and parents could ask for!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-24
“Awesome parental involvement. Fantastic kids. Incredible teaching aids and equipment like Smart Boards.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-23
“I love Roosevelt Elementary School because the teachers are amazing and the parent involvement is outstanding. Both of these attributes make a huge difference, are excellent examples for our children, and...it really shows!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-22
“We have amazing teachers & staff, the best kids and a caring community. We love Roosevelt!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-22
“Great Teachers, parents who get involved, small classes, wonderful!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“I love everything about Roosevelt Elementary school. Great teachers, great kids.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“They have really strong teachers, the parents are all very involved and caring. The kids are super motivated to learn!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“Very nurturing atmosphere, highly qualified teachers, dedicated staff. Wonderful neighborhood school with great results.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“I love how the school creates a family atomosphere, a sense of belonging, I'm proud to say I'm a Roosevelt Parent. I love how they keep an going communication relationship with Roosevelt families. I get more emails from this school then I do my own friends! I love the security they offer my daughter, that's just as important as education itself. The teachers and staff are amazing. They put so much effort into making the students happy, and therefor making the parents happy. They genuinely care for the students and families, and it shows!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“I love that Roosevelt is giving my children a great education for almost not cost. I love that Roosevelt is a community school and there are so many wonderfully involved families who spend so much time and money on all of our children!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“Roosevelt is a great school. There is a lot of parent involvement. It is a tight nit community that we are proud to be a part of. We also have wonderful teachers.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“When there is a school, such as Roosevelt Elementary School, located in an affluent neighborhood where parents can easily send their children to the numerous highly esteemed private schools in the area, yet choose to send their children to this public school, even with all the cut backs, you know the school has something going on that's very special. There is a feeling of camaraderie, partnership, and cohesiveness among the parents, children, teachers, and administration that makes this school the best environment for learning. This spirit nurtures a high parent participation, great fund raising events, and happy, intelligent children. There is a low teacher turn over rate because most teachers want to work at Roosevelt. I am very proud of this wonderful school and hope you will agree.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“I love the ambition and collective spirit of the teachers, the administrators and the active parent volunteer group. I'm proud to have my son spend his formative years at Roosevelt.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“It's an amazing place for my child to learn because it's full of happy children, fantastic teachers and caring parents.And the office staff are so friendly as well.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“We probably have the best teacher in the Santa Monica Malibu School system - Nicole Mulkern. She does everything possible to help your child excel by positive reinforcement, challenging them with assignments and making sure 'fun' is part of 'fundementals'. I love Roosevelt Elementary and more importantly, my daughter does too. Pala”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“It's a wonderful school where the community is involved. The teachers work with one another to ensure that all their students succeed!”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“the parent teacher communication. parent involvment it great here.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“The teachers are amazing, fun, caring and inspirational. The principal is motivated and caring and wants the best for her students at all times. The PTA has had amazing accomplishments and still continues to impress. And the parents are extremely involved in working with their teachers and the school in providing the most productive, supportive and inspirational school possible.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-21
“Great school, great teachers, great community and mostly... amazing students!!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“Wonderful teachers, programs and services.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“The teachers love their jobs and they make the kids excited to be there. Great sense of community. It has the diversity of a large school, but the warmth of a small school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“Wow! My kids were getting failing grades in Colorado where we used to live. Now that they've moved to this school they have greatly improved. The teachers are so caring and they've helped them find a new zeal for school!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-19
“a great neighborhood school. unbelievable teachers. nice diversity. beautiful location. great families.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-18
“Roosevelt is an excellent school where the children's education is put first. The teachers are excellent and extremely dedicated and the parent involvement, which is key in two arenas--keeping the kids on task and raising money for what used to be considered staples of education such as libraries and music, is significant. Roosevelt is a true team effort and we are proud to be part of that team. There is no better elementary educational opportunity anywhere, public or private.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“Wonderful teachers, superior level of parent involvement, outstanding education program, great PTA, top notch administration--the best of the best!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“The Teachers! The Teachers! They are all fantastic! We have had the best possible experience from kindergarten to 4th this year. The parents are very supportive as well.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“The teachers and staff are interested in each child's social and emotional and behavioral development, not just test scores.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-17
“Best teachers, great classes, awsome administrators!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-17
“Great teachers, students and parents!!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-17
“it's a great place to learn and play. Faculty is really committed to making students better people”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-16
“Everything about Roosevelt is top notch--the teachers, the administrators, the curriculum, the parent involvement. Simply the best!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-16
“It's the best school ever with the best teachers and parents!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-16
“Roosevelt Elemantary is a wonderful school.With the best teachers every!.....”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-16
“My children truly look forward to going to school every day. The education they are receiving is exceptional.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-16
“We have the best staff & parents. Everyone does their best for our children's education.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-09-16
“Amazing teachers, great community.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-03-08
“We moved to Santa Monica one year ago and my daughter has had wonderful teachers who have encouraged and influenced her to do well in her studies. My youngest will be starting Kindergarten here in the fall.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2007-10-03
“I had two children who attended grades K-5. Overall teaching was hit or miss. Our family experienced some teachers who were benign. The 'old administration' was dedicated to the status quo. Many politically-entrenched, older educators still exert influence and therefore the system is unlikely to change. At best, it will take many years before the system at Roosevelt can change to address the needs of the gifted and brightest as the focus is generally geared toward the well-labeled and 'categorized' special needs child. Bright and high energy children will find this school very frustrating.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-09-13
“Roosevelt is an exceptional learning community. My son has attended 1-5th grade and every teacher is at master's level, the administration is impeccably run. New principal is a great communicator..and will certainly show her impact. My first grader is thrilled with his teacher. I am an involved parent, and find that other parents are equally involved. An exceptional school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2007-08-06
“My son went to kindergarten at Roosevelt, and I have to say it was a very negative experience for us. The administration was unyielding and lacking any flexibility. The school is beautiful and clean, but the 'teaching to the tests' is taken to the extreme in the classrooms. The school is probably generally benign for compliant children, but thinking or acting 'outside the box' is not accepted at this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-08-02
“Our daughter just spent her first year at Roosevelt. Her 1st grade teacher was unbelievable. All children were kind, friendly, supportive of each other. This is a lovely school with wonderful parent volunteers and lots of initiatives taken both by teachers and parents. Great music program for 3rd graders and + (we can't wait!)... No kid seems to be left behind. Free extra support given to English learners as well as one-on-one tutoring for beginning readers who need a little extra help to catch up with fellow students (most of them are very bright and move on fast!).”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-06-23
“My son just graduated 5th grade this week. This school is amazing. He transferred from a private school in second grade with very low scores and abilities. When he came to Roosevelt the principal and staff welcomed him and created a tailored program where he could catch up to the rest of his peers. He graduated at and above grade level after attending for four years. I don't know that any other school would have done such an amazing job. The parent involvement is wonderful and helps to provide the kids with the extras that have been cut by budgets. Also the staff is wonderful. There can be no complaints as far as I am concerned.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-09-18
“Roosevelt Elementary has a wonderfully rich community of teachers, staff, parents and students who work together to create this wonderful place for life-long learners. The school has a diverse student population and test scores among the top of the district. The academic focus is strong, and balanced by caring and talented people who also focus on the arts, athletics, and other activities that enrich the school. The parent groups have overcome the state's lack of school funding with huge community and school events designed to both raise money for the school and increase the opportunity for students and their families to connect with others and have positive interactions throughout the school. There are events at holiday times, a special night at the Santa Monica Pier, bookfairs, and other fun and creative fund raising activities. Roosevelt Elementary is a great place to be a kid, learn, and grow.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-05-13
“Good community feeling, lots of parent involvement.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-02-06
“Excellent school. Teachers are accessible and involved with parents. Music program is wonderful. Teachers create learners and do not pander to test scores.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-02-03
“Roosvelt has outstanding teachers!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-25
“Roosevelt is a fantastic school. We have been there for 4 years, and we are 4 for 4 in having had teachers who are outstanding professionals. The principal has been there for 23 years, and it is no accident--he sets high expectations with a human touch, and he combines great expertise with a great ability to work with people. The level of parent involvement is incredible; in particular, the teachers make excellent use of parent volunteers in the classroom, and the students love the many programs for the school community organized under the auspices of the PTA. There is a rich array of available after-school programs, and Roosevelt has a vibrant and active student council. I cannot recommend the school highly enough.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 1
Post Date:2005-09-23
“My child attended Roosevelt in the 1st and 2nd grades, and we were shocked at the low quality of education received while there. The school is too big, the teachers were mediocre, and many of the parents are self-serving and care only about their own children, not the general good. This school is also not a good one if your child excels academically. Virtually no individual attention is given to children who show aptitude. There is a 'gifted and talented' program which begins in the 3rd grade that most parents aren't even aware of. The school caters mainly to North of Montana families and is alarmingly indifferent to other parents' concerns. There were behavioral problems in my child's class that weren't handled well. I give this school a very poor review, and parents should note how well the school's test scores fare compared with comparable schools - that tells the truth.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-07-13
“Very good parent involvement, the principal is a caring, compassionate, level-headed man, the teachers are overall very good. Music programs in the school as well as extracirricular activities, pretty good sports program.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-05-28
“Roosevelt Elementary School is an excellent choice for k-5th grade. I have two daughters currently enrolled in 1st grade and 4th grades. They have both been enrolled since Kindergarten, and each year they have both received teachers that were well organized, educated, and were deeply involved in their community. All of their teachers worked well together, and were most interested in teaching student to contribute to their community as well. Roosevelt is known for starting pilot programs that introduce new educational concepts, tools, and programs that address the needs of the students educational well-being, as well as their emotional and social well-being. This demonstrates a willingness to eliminate programs that are not as useful to replace them with programs that are necessary and beneficial. Mentoring programs within student classrooms especially worth mentioning. My third grader currently mentors a 1st grader. All students do. Terrific school--equal or better to a private schools.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-05-06
“The schhol is very good in general, though teacher quality might vary. The separated Kindergarden program is especially well run. The school offers looping opportunities and a well balanced after school program; parent involvement is important and the school is strongly connected (and fed) by its surrounding community. Physical assets are fine but in no way comparable to a Westside private school. The sports program is good but not outstanding, the cafeteria leaves a little bit healthier choices desired.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-04-26
“Very good school. The academic programs, like math were very good. Very Excelled. The extracurricular activities were basically in the parent's hands. They offered gym and a music class but the rest was up to us.”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-03-31
“I have been involved in education for virtually my entire adult life. This translates into more than 35 years as a professional educator. I have written 18 textbooks and trade books about educational issues, and I have been a consultant to hundreds of schools. My perspective is broad, and I can assert that Roosevelt School is among the finest schools in the nation. The educational standards are extraordinary. The teachers are highly skilled and accessible. The parents are exceptionally supportive of education. The cultural diversity is a gift to the children. The administration is first-rate. The ambiance in the classrooms, on the playground, and in the hallways is wholesome and respectful. Bullying, teasing, and other forms of hurtful behavior is as far as I can see non-existant. Wealthy children don't flaunt their new Abercrombie & Finch clothes. Parents should be thankfut that their children have the privilege of attending this school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-07-10
“We are very pleased with Roosevelt Elementary. My 7-yr old son has some special needs and the entire staff, including the principal, school psychologist and his teacher have been excellent about making sure he gets what he needs. The school grounds are clean and well maintained and there is a good deal of parental involvement to help make the school even better than it would otherwise be.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2004-02-28
“We recently joined Roosevelt Elementary and we are really pleased overall. The teachers are committed to their students, staff is really nice and helpfull, principal and assistant principal are always there and visible, parent involvement is just incredible, school activities are everywhere. A lovely school in a great community!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-02-22
“My daughter went to Roosevelt in 1984 after Madison Elementary closed. I now have a granddaughter attending Roosevelt! The teachers 20 yrs ago were wonderful to the kids and the parents in all matters, as they are to this day! Roosevelt is a safe and learning environment.”
This review was posted by a parent.

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