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Will Rogers Elementary School (Closed 2007)

3101 Weslayan St
Houston, TX 77027
Will Rogers Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Will Rogers Elementary School?
510 students attend Will Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Will Rogers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will Rogers Elementary School?
Will Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Will Rogers Elementary School offer ?
Will Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Will Rogers Elementary School part of?
Will Rogers Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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