Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
29%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School?
714 students attend Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School offer ?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School part of?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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