Will Rogers Elementary School

316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 436 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Will Rogers Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Will Rogers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will Rogers Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#5622 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Will Rogers Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
29%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Will Rogers Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
20%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Will Rogers Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Will Rogers Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #5622 out of 9,602 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
436 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Elementary School?
Will Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, 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 Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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