Will Rogers Elementary

www.smmusd.org/rogers

522 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Will Rogers Elementary, located in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, is a public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and prioritizing a well-rounded academic experience. It places a significant emphasis on social-emotional learning, aiming to create an inclusive environment where students feel supported in both their intellectual and personal growth.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the arts and enrichment programs, which are often supported by an active parent-teacher association. Because of its location in a vibrant, coastal neighborhood, Will Rogers often integrates its surrounding community into the learning experience, encouraging students to be engaged and responsible citizens. With a focus on high academic standards and collaborative learning, the school remains a focal point for families in the Santa Monica area who value a traditional yet supportive public education.

522

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Will Rogers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	217
Black	61
Asian	25
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
217 (41.7%)
White
175 (33.6%)
Black
61 (11.7%)
Two or More
39 (7.5%)
Asian
25 (4.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)452-2364
Website:	http://www.smmusd.org/rogers
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 78