Later in the 1950s, Obispo Street between Concordia and Ferdinand Avenues was closed to create parking for teachers and faculty.

Among the improvements, the original lower floor of the main building was reconfigured to create offices for school administration.

In 2004, with the population growth in South Tampa continuing, Roosevelt Elementary began making changes for its future.

The 1955 wing was expanded to create four more classrooms and entire campus was updated with new technology to thrust the school into the 21st century.

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