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If you could change one rule at Will Rogers Elementary, what would it be?
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Enrollment
684
Elementary
DISTRICT 462 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LYNWOOD UNIFIED·NCES 062316003537
Will Rogers Elementary
11220 Duncan Ave., Lynwood, CA 90262 · (310) 603-1542 · Los Angeles County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL684 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.0:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
612 students
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 143 | 21% |
| Grade 1 | 90 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 82 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 97 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 99 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 83 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 90 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (143) is 59% larger than its 6th grade class (90).
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
37.8%
CA avg 49.1% . +6.8pp since 2014
Math
35.0%
CA avg 37.7% . +11.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 38 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 11 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.8% | 21.0% | 25.0% | 37.2% |
| Math | 16.3% | 18.7% | 27.8% | 37.2% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.8% | 35.0% |
| 2023-24 | 36.4% | 32.1% |
| 2022-23 | 33.7% | 29.5% |
| 2021-22 | 34.8% | 29.9% |
| 2020-21 | 23.7% | 15.1% |
| 2018-19 | 48.0% | 40.5% |
| 2017-18 | 46.8% | 41.7% |
| 2016-17 | 39.6% | 35.0% |
| 2015-16 | 36.0% | 30.0% |
| 2014-15 | 31.0% | 24.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
27.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.0pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 35% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 27% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Will Rogers Elementary
Will Rogers Elementary's state test result (35.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Elementary this school | 684 | 89.5% | 35.1% |
| Clinton William Jefferson Compton | 692 | 88.7% | 52.9% |
| Manzanita Elementary Palmdale | 644 | 89.1% | 18.3% |
| Alice Birney Elementary Colton | 681 | 90.7% | 17.1% |
| Jefferson Elementary Compton | 642 | 86.9% | 47.9% |
| Golden Oak Elementary Shafter | 717 | 89.7% | 33.7% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Will Rogers Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.1% | #2,950 of 5,151 | #738 of 1,126 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.0% | #2,751 of 5,172 ▲ 122 | #699 of 1,129 ▲ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.8% | #3,150 of 5,172 ▼ 58 | #759 of 1,129 ▼ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +4.0pp | #1,971 of 5,116 | #534 of 1,116 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 684 | #841 of 5,915 | #146 of 1,300 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.6:1 | #3,430 of 5,352 | #814 of 1,213 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.5% | #5,026 of 5,354 | #1,091 of 1,214 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.5% | #1,160 of 5,625 | #463 of 1,276 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.0% | #2,819 of 3,837 | #760 of 947 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
684
-43 (-6%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 1,149
Student : Teacher
23.6:1
was 25.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 684 | 29 | 23.6:1 | 89% (612) |
| 2023-24 | 674 | 27 | 25.0:1 | 92% (623) |
| 2022-23 | 678 | 27 | 25.1:1 | 91% (615) |
| 2020-21 | 727 | 29 | 25.1:1 | 94% (682) |
| 2017-18 | 752 | 27 | 27.9:1 | 95% (714) |
| 2015-16 | 725 | 29 | 25.0:1 | 95% (690) |
| 2010-11 | 805 | N/A | N/A | 83% (671) |
| 2000-01 | 971 | 38 | 25.6:1 | 87% (845) |
| 1990-91 | 1,149 | 36 | 31.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Will Rogers Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (752 to 684); teachers up 7% (27 to 29).
About Will Rogers Elementary
Students in Lynwood, California, attend Will Rogers Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school. Grades offered run from kindergarten through 6, with 684 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in California average about 465 students.
Lynwood Unified has 10,851 students spread across 17 schools.
Will Rogers Elementary enrolls a student body that is 96% Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 3% Black. In Los Angeles County overall, about 48% of residents are Hispanic. By the diversity index, Will Rogers Elementary comes in at 8%.
The school has about 23.6 students per teacher and 29 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, lower than at this school. About 89% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The gap from the 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County is 19 points.
Will Rogers Elementary's actual average proficiency rate on state tests (35.1%) and its predicted rate (27.1%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of California schools.
Among Los Angeles County residents, median household income is about $90,112, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Will Rogers Elementary is one of 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, which together enroll about 1,265,907 students.
The closest other public school is Vista High, about 0.2 miles away. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, Will Rogers Elementary ranks 3rd on average proficiency.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Large).
The student count in 2024-25 was 684, 6% below the 727 of 2020-21. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio fell from 25.1:1 to 23.6:1.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lynwood Unified
- Lynwood HighHigh · 1,858 students
- Marco Antonio Firebaugh HighHigh · 1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez MiddleMiddle · 882 students
- Hosler MiddleMiddle · 754 students
- Lindbergh ElementaryElementary · 552 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryElementary · 542 students
Other schools in Lynwood
- Lynwood HighHigh · 1,858 students
- Marco Antonio Firebaugh HighHigh · 1,633 students
- Cesar Chavez MiddleMiddle · 882 students
- Hosler MiddleMiddle · 754 students
- Lindbergh ElementaryElementary · 552 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryElementary · 542 students
Other Will Rogers Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 3 states are named Will Rogers Elementary. Will Rogers Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 11.
- Will Rogers ElementarySanta Monica, CA · 522 students
- Will Rogers ElementaryVentura, CA · 426 students
- Will Rogers Elementary SchoolEdmond, OK · 687 students
- Will Rogers Elementary SchoolMcAlester, OK · 535 students
- Will Rogers Elementary SchoolStillwater, OK · 511 students
Nearby schools
- Vista High0.2 mi · 186
- Marco Antonio Firebaugh High0.3 mi · 1,633
- Washington Elementary0.4 mi · 492
- Lugo Elementary0.6 mi · 318
- Hollydale0.7 mi · 794
- Janie P. Abbott Elementary1.0 mi · 417
Frequently asked questions
About Will Rogers ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Will Rogers Elementary?
Will Rogers Elementary enrolls approximately 684 students in grades KG-06.
Is Will Rogers Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Will Rogers Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
How many teachers does Will Rogers Elementary have?
Will Rogers Elementary employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Will Rogers Elementary?
At Will Rogers Elementary, the student body is approximately 1% White, 96% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is Will Rogers Elementary public or private?
Will Rogers Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lynwood Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.