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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: 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. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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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