Roosevelt Elementary School

My daughter has had a very hard time reading and the extra support from teachers has made her excel. I do not believe the comments that there has ben no support to special needs-because my daughter has been there and has received support-and a lot of it though. It is also the parents job to insure tutoring-the school can't do it all.
--Submitted by a parent

I am going to be hard here because I seriously hope this school makes a change. My son is in K here and the class size is WAY to big. There are 27 kids in his class and the bright children who could excel get no attention. The teachers are wonderful and if they had a manageable classroom size it could be a good school. Currently it is not though.
--Submitted by a parent

Our son had an outstanding kindergarten year at Roosevelt that far exceeded our high expectations. His teacher demonstrated a deep respect and understanding of our child's learning style, while capturing his imagination and holding his work and behavior to a high standard. Our son made friends with his classmates and we enjoyed getting to know the wonderful parents. Our son felt safe and confident in his classroom and looked forward to kindergarten every day. AND, he learned to read and write and solve math problems. He loved music, computer, and art class and occasionally beats us at chess after a year in Academic Chess Club.
--Submitted by a parent

I recommend that you not go here if your child has special needs or is in special education

Roosevelt is a wonderful school with great, knowledgeable and caring teachers and relatively small classroom sizes.
--Submitted by a parent

Mostly mediocre - stagnant. Bright kids leave for Washington Elementary for GATE magnet program.
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, good community, strong PTA. Highly recommend.
--Submitted by jennifer jones, a parent

California Public Schools have been struggling since the passage of Proposition 13. Nevertheless, the huge degree of commitment and involvement by the parent community at Roosevelt School has kept it as one of the most exciting schools in Santa Barbara County. Teaching is according to California standards, which are quite stringent, but there is a gallant attempt to make the process as fun as possible. The school is committed to providing curriculum in science, music, art, and dance, taught by specialists in te fields. Extracurricular activities are provided by the After School Enrichment Program (ASEP) and there are exciting opportunities for parent involvement there, as well as in numerous community events that the school sponsors during the year.
--Submitted by Eric Valinsky, a parent

About 90% campus is completely new. All new classrooms. Views of Santa Barbara Mission and St. Anthony's Seminary from playground. Located in most desirable neighborhood in the city.
--Submitted by a parent