Rice Elementary School

7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Rice Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Rice Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#253 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
33%
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50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
19%
35%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Rice Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rice Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Putnam Elementary School, Eyestone Elementary School, Cache La Poudre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
521 students attend Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Rice Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rice Elementary School offer ?
Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Elementary School part of?
Rice Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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