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Rice Elementary School vs. Cache La Poudre Elementary School

Should you attend Rice Elementary School or Cache La Poudre Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rice Elementary School
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
3511 W Cr 54g
Laporte, CO 80535
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cache La Poudre Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
424 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rice Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cache La Poudre Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rice Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cache La Poudre Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cache La Poudre Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#382 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#839 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rice Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cache La Poudre Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in CO)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cache La Poudre Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rice Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cache La Poudre Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
61
29
Grade 1 Students
61
45
Grade 2 Students
78
61
Grade 3 Students
66
44
Grade 4 Students
75
49
Grade 5 Students
83
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
72%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rice Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poudre School District R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rice Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cache La Poudre Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poudre School District R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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