Will Rogers Elementary School

316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Will Rogers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Will Rogers Elementary serves the northeast area of Ventura, CA, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 2.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Will Rogers Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Two-Way Immersion School of Environmental Science

School Rankings

Will Rogers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will Rogers Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
47%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
73%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
24%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
76%
0.41

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Will Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
Will Rogers Elementary School is ranked #5280 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary School?
426 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, and 3% 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 28:1, which is higher 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 Ventura Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Will Rogers Elementary serves the northeast area of Ventura, CA, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest boundary located about 2.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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