- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ventura, CA
Will Rogers Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Will Rogers Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064098006770
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will Rogers Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #11 of 18
- elementary schools in Ventura · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for California
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Will Rogers Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA.
School address
District: Ventura Unified · California
NCES ID 064098006770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Will Rogers Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 064098006770 · Ventura, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 26.6:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Ventura High (1,939 students)
Will Rogers Elementary held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Will Rogers Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ventura High
Ventura High
1,939 students
- Buena High
Buena High
1,585 students
- Foothill Techn
Foothill Technology High
951 students
- Cabrillo Middl
Cabrillo Middle
936 students
- Balboa Middle
Balboa Middle
845 students
- This school 426
Will Rogers Elementary
426 students
What this shows Will Rogers Elementary reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Will Rogers Elementary compares
Will Rogers Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 24.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Will Rogers Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ventura Unified reports $16,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Will Rogers Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabrillo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balboa Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will Rogers Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 33.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Ventura
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Citrus Glen Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mound Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Academy of Technology & Leadership at Saticoy
Standard public school
461 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Standard public school
455 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Portola Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Junipero Serra Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Will Rogers Elementary
How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary?
Will Rogers Elementary has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ventura, CA. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Elementary is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Will Rogers Elementary?
40.5% of students at Will Rogers Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will Rogers Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Will Rogers Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Ventura, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will Rogers Elementary?
Will Rogers Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Will Rogers Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ventura?
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Elementary ranks #11 of 18 elementary schools in Ventura, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ventura on the city page.
What other schools are in Ventura Unified?
Besides Will Rogers Elementary, Ventura Unified also operates Ventura High (1,939 students), Buena High (1,585 students), and Foothill Technology High (951 students). See the Ventura Unified district page for the complete list.