Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 51%
- Reading Proficiency: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)61%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
54%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School?
317 students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School students are Asian, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School offer ?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School part of?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is part of Garvey Elementary School District.
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