Enrollment
564
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fair Oaks, CA
Will Rogers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Will Rogers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063462005814
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Will Rogers Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Will Rogers Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Middle ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Will Rogers Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Will Rogers Middle
Will Rogers Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fair Oaks, California, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 564 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,236.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 132 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 564 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside Will Rogers Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Will Rogers Middle compares
Will Rogers Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$15,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Will Rogers Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Will Rogers Middle.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Will Rogers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Will Rogers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Will Rogers Middle
How many students attend Will Rogers Middle?
Will Rogers Middle has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fair Oaks, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Will Rogers Middle is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher 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 Will Rogers Middle?
67.8% of students at Will Rogers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Will Rogers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Will Rogers Middle is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Will Rogers Middle?
Will Rogers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Will Rogers Middle rank among public schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Will Rogers Middle ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Fair Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fair Oaks on the city page.
Is Will Rogers Middle a good school?
Will Rogers Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Will Rogers Middle, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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