Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Rogers Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Rogers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Rogers Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Rogers Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Rogers Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
20%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Rogers Elementary School's ranking?
John Rogers Elementary School is ranked #504 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Rogers Elementary School?
257 students attend John Rogers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of John Rogers Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Rogers Elementary School?
John Rogers Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Rogers Elementary School offer ?
John Rogers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Rogers Elementary School part of?
John Rogers Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Rogers Elementary School located?
John Rogers Elementary School is located in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2021
John Rogers is an awesome school and an amazing community; just because it doesn't look the best of all the schools in the area doesn't mean it isn't great. The teachers are so supportive and understanding.
5 2/10/2020
Amazing teachers and community.
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