- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seattle, WA
John Rogers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Rogers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530771001193
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Rogers Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #22 of 32
- elementary schools in Seattle · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Rogers Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Rogers Elementary School ranks #22 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA.
School address
District: Seattle School District No. 1 · Washington
NCES ID 530771001193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
John Rogers Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-26.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 530771001193 · Seattle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (1,770 students)
John Rogers Elementary School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-26.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
John Rogers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,770 students
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
1,697 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,542 students
- Garfield High
Garfield High School
1,507 students
- West Seattle H
West Seattle High School
1,479 students
- This school 248
John Rogers Elementary School
248 students
What this shows John Rogers Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Rogers Elementary School compares
John Rogers Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 20% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 16% in Washington - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $20,912
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
African American 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.1, John Rogers Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seattle School District No. 1 reports $21,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Rogers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Seattle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Rogers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,542
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Seattle
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hazel Wolf K-8
Standard public school
660 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Cascadia Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Mcdonald International School
Standard public school
443 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr Elementary School
Standard public school
415 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Rainier Prep
Standard public school
359 students 15:1 students per teacher
Campbell Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
345 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Rogers Elementary School
How many students attend John Rogers Elementary School?
John Rogers Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seattle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Rogers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Rogers Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Rogers Elementary School?
36.2% of students at John Rogers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Rogers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Rogers Elementary School is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in Seattle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Rogers Elementary School?
John Rogers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Rogers Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seattle?
By Resource Investment Index, John Rogers Elementary School ranks #22 of 32 elementary schools in Seattle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seattle on the city page.
What other schools are in Seattle School District No. 1?
Besides John Rogers Elementary School, Seattle School District No. 1 also operates Lincoln High School (1,770 students), Ballard High School (1,697 students), and Roosevelt High School (1,542 students). See the Seattle School District No. 1 district page for the complete list.