Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Will Rogers Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 64%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Will Rogers Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Will Rogers Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Will Rogers Elementary School often compared to?
Will Rogers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary School?
398 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Elementary School?
Will Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Will Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Will Rogers Elementary School part of?
Will Rogers Elementary School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Will Rogers Elementary School located?
Will Rogers Elementary School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of classes
June 12, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of Classes
August 22, 2024 (Thursday)
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