Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rice Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rice Canyon Elementary serves the west part of Lake Elsinore, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Rice Canyon Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rice Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Canyon Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2272 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Rice Canyon Elementary School is ranked #2272 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rice Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Withrow Elementary School, Alberhill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rice Canyon Elementary School?
596 students attend Rice Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rice Canyon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Canyon Elementary School?
Rice Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rice Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Rice Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Canyon Elementary School part of?
Rice Canyon Elementary School is part of Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
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