F. D. Roosevelt Elementary School

Posted: June 26, 2026

This is, without question, the worst-performing school in the district, and its reputation reflects years of poor leadership, ineffective instruction, and a complete failure to meet the needs of its students. Rather than continuing to operate in its current state, the school should be closed and replaced with a private institution capable of providing the quality education that families deserve. The administration demonstrates a profound lack of understanding of children's social, emotional, and academic needs. Instead of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment, leadership appears disconnected from the realities facing students and their families. Concerns are ignored, communication is inadequate, and meaningful improvements are consistently absent. The teaching staff is equally disappointing. Many educators appear to lack the training, resources, or motivation necessary to effectively support student growth and development. There is an urgent need for comprehensive restructuring, professional development, and accountability focused on child development, enrichment, and instructional excellence. Students are being shortchanged by a system that has accepted mediocrity as the norm. Even the Parent Teacher Association has failed to fulfill its intended purpose. Rather than operating as an independent voice for parents and families, it appears to be heavily influenced and effectively controlled by the school's administration. This undermines transparency, discourages genuine parent involvement, and defeats the very purpose of having a PTA in the first place. The school's extremely low state test scores are not surprising. They are the direct result of inadequate instructional support, ineffective leadership, and a persistent lack of educational accountability. Instead of addressing these systemic failures, the school continues to produce disappointing outcomes year after year with little evidence of meaningful progress. Families deserve far better than what this school currently provides. Without sweeping changes to its leadership, instructional practices, and organizational structure, there is little reason to expect improvement. As it stands, this school has failed its students, its families, and the community it is supposed to serve.

Posted: June 26, 2026

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Posted: February 1, 2015

Horrible School, my child's in the 3rd grade and the teacher yelled and broke her pencil. Yes he was thatangry.

Posted: April 19, 2011

F.D.R Elementary School is Great! I was enrolled on 2002 for 3rd grade I was new to the school, the district, the state & to the city of Gardena.....I moved to the school with out knowing not even a single word in English, but luckily the AWESOME STAFF & TEACHERS helped me I remember Ms. M. Hunter was a wonderful & kind teacher i will NEVER forget she helped me a lot I owe her I'm very Thankful ! unfortunately i wasn't able to finish elementary there i only attended up to 5th grade with Ms. Tamargo. Now I am a Junior In 11th grade & want to contact my old teacher Ms. Hunter and I'm wondering if any one can help me by at least giving me her e-mail, Thank You in advanced......

Posted: September 21, 2008