Will Rogers Elementary

www.venturausd.org/willrogers.htm

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Will Rogers Elementary is a public school located in Ventura, California, serving students within the Ventura Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, the institution strives to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the character of the local Howard Street community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Will Rogers Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parent involvement to create a collaborative educational experience. The school works closely with families to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that encourages curiosity, creativity, and personal responsibility. As part of the Ventura Unified network, the school benefits from district-wide resources and standards, aiming to provide equitable opportunities for all students to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

426

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Will Rogers Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	309
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11

Hispanic
309 (72.5%)
White
103 (24.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)641-5496
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/willrogers.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 75

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Will Rogers Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Will Rogers Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	49.1%
Male	217	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)