Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

I have two children at Roosevelt now and I also attended this school as a child. I have to say it definitely has changed since the 80's but what school hasn't. The major difference is the amount of children now attending. The staff is excellent. The new principal is awesome and very caring. The teachers are wonderful. Like at all schools there are some mean kids. But overall it's a great school!
--Submitted by a parent

Roosevelt is an excellent elementary school. The teachers go above and beyond to help all students become successful and lifelong learners. They offer so many enriching programs to challenge students and many supportive programs to help struggling students. All of the campus support from the yard supervisors to the office staff are professional, helpful, and genuinely care about the students. I have a 1st grader and a 4th grader there and I am so pleased with their progress.
--Submitted by a parent

We are getting so ready to move our child out of here. She had a wonderful first grade teacher, a mediocre second grade teacher and though the third grade teacher is a very good teacher the principal is taking the school in a very disturbing direction. Only the basic and below basic students are catered to. Proficient and Advanced left to fend for themselves. I predict the district is going to have to take action to get this school achieving again.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids flourished here this past year, completing kindergarten and loving it. They stayed engaged and active all-year long, doing homework almost every night, and staying after school to play with classmates. Both are reading and ready for 1st grade.
--Submitted by a parent

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School staff is dedicated to enrich the lives of the students.
--Submitted by a parent

It is amazing to hear such wonderful feedback, however I have not yet felt the same. I try to be proactive and help in my childs education. And everything has been swept right under the carpet. Not so distinguished
--Submitted by a parent

My step son graduated from Roosevelt about 7 years ago and his little brother has been attending for 2 years now. We loved the school then and we still do now. His first year was wonderful and we had no problems...his second year I started to see a little more clearly. His teacher was still good but not as great and I realized the school was very picky about who could be in it. It is very hard to be able to help in your child's class and his teacher did not communicate with the parents. It almost felt like you were trying to join a 'click' of parents. But they have lots of activities after school compared to the other elementary schools. I do think it is the best one in Burbank.
--Submitted by a parent

I moved to the neighborhood because it was very near a school and we wanted to have kids someday. I don't know how the stars aligned to put me so near the perfect school for us. Teachers are accessible and supportive and differentiate to address specific students' needs. Betsy Quinn is an energetic and supportive principal. Office staff is top notch and the school is an amazing environment overall. When I've had the need to contact teachers or the principal about concerns over the years I've gotten quick, beneficial feedback. Problems are solved, not swept under the carpet. I'm extremely happy with this school. The after school Science program is especially compelling.
--Submitted by a parent

My grandson lives with me and I must say that Roosevelt reminds me of the quality of schooling my daughters received when they were young. The teachers have been great. They are caring and supportive of both the child and parent. Activities to raise school pride have been successful. My grandson is proud to be a student at Roosevelt and I could not ask for a better school for him.
--Submitted by Karene Stapleton, a parent

I currently have two children at Roosevelt and it is absolutely a wonderful school. Principal Betsy Quinn is great and works so much with the teachers and parents to help all of our children. The parents here at Roosevelt are so involved with the school and the children. It is so wonderful to see how much involvement there is with the parents.
--Submitted by a parent