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Will Rogers Elementary

316 Howard St., Ventura, CA, 93003

About Will Rogers Elementary

Will Rogers Elementary is located at 316 Howard Street in the mid-town area. The school serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 435 students. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. Math proficiency is 32% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 50% female and 50% male. The school environment is academically driven and maintains high standards for student conduct and effort. The campus provides a welcoming atmosphere that supports a wide range of learning styles and backgrounds. Staff members work together to ensure a professional and safe environment for all families. The climate is one of academic focus where students are taught to take their work seriously. The facility is well-organized to ensure that students can move between different learning areas efficiently. Daily routines are designed to provide a sense of stability and security for every child. Administrative leadership remains visible and accessible to ensure the campus runs at a high operational standard. Local property prices range from $820,000 to $1,400,000. Parents often express appreciation for the clear academic goals and the strong leadership shown by the school administration. This institution is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Will Rogers Elementary Contact Information

Address

316 Howard St., Ventura, CA, 93003

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Phone

(805) 641-5496

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 32% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
404
Total Students
$101830
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2810 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Will Rogers Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.77%
Asian 0.25%
Hispanic 74.01%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 2.72%
Native Am. 0.25%
White
22.77%
Asian
0.25%
Hispanic
74.01%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
2.72%
Native Am.
0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 404
50.25%
203 Female
49.75%
201 Male

Student Population

404 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

404 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Will Rogers Elementary are learning about engineering and coding through STEM lab activities that they do together. The school recently held a community garden day to teach students about plants that grow in their area and how to be more environmentally friendly. Principal Vanessa San Miguel runs the district's advisory committee, and the school's digital newsletter keeps families up to date on what is going on.

FAQ

Q1. Which licensed childcare provider operates at Will Rogers Elementary?

Ans. The school offers care through Las Posas Children's Center, which has been voted "Best Child Care" in Ventura County for thirteen years.

Q2. Does Will Rogers accept state-subsidized childcare vouchers?

Ans. Yes, the on-site childcare program accepts CDR and CHS vouchers to help eligible families cover the costs of after-school supervision.

Q3. What is the "Two-Way Immersion" track at Will Rogers?

Ans. Will Rogers offers a Dual Language track where students receive instruction in both English and Spanish to achieve full biliteracy.

Q4. How can I join the "School Site Council" at Will Rogers?

Ans. Parents are elected by their peers to serve on the council and help make decisions regarding school-wide academic goals.

Q5. Are there music programs for younger students at Will Rogers?

Ans. All students receive weekly music instruction that introduces them to rhythm, notation, and various musical instruments in a classroom setting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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