Cora L. Rice Elementary School serves 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cora L. Rice Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora L. Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cora L. Rice Elementary School's student population of 606 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cora L. Rice Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cora L. Rice Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1330 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
93%
34%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1330 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary School?
606 students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Cora L. Rice Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cora L. Rice Elementary School?
Cora L. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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
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The teachers are more concerned with gossip than the students. The school needs a better Principle.
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