How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | Will Rogers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Monica, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 216 | 522 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.9% | 40.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | Will Rogers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,954 | $24,954 |
| District | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | Will Rogers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 33.6% |
| African American | 4.2% | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% | 41.7% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 14.8% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) | Will Rogers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 25.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.