Rice Elementary School (Closed 2016)

7640 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH 44060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
287 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
70-74%
68%
(14-15)
75-79%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
287 students attend Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rice Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rice Elementary School offer ?
Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Elementary School part of?
Rice Elementary School is part of Mentor Exempted Village School District.

Recent Articles

The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
The Experience of Being a New Student Mid-Year
Learn what students experience when transferring to a public school mid-year and how schools help new students adjust socially and academically.
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
How Public Schools Structure Free Periods or Study Time
Learn how public schools structure free periods or study time to support homework, tutoring, enrichment, and student independence.
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
The Role of Hallways, Common Areas, and Shared Spaces in Public Schools
Discover how hallways, cafeterias, libraries, and shared spaces shape student learning, safety, and school culture in public schools.