Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cora L. Rice Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cora L. Rice Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cora L. Rice Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora L. Rice Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1251 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
92%
33%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cora L. Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Cora L. Rice Elementary School is ranked #1251 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cora L. Rice Elementary School often compared to?
Cora L. Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Park Elementary School, Dodge Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary School?
536 students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cora L. Rice Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora L. Rice Elementary School?
Cora L. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cora L. Rice Elementary School offer ?
Cora L. Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cora L. Rice Elementary School part of?
Cora L. Rice Elementary School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
2 10/5/2010
The teachers are more concerned with gossip than the students. The school needs a better Principle.
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