Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks 157 th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Gilbert, Arizona, serving 760 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Chandler Unified District #80, which is ranked 94 out of 288 districts in the state.

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the state and district averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65% of 3rd graders, 80% of 4th graders, and 63% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39%, 46%, and 43%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are also impressive, with 74% of 3rd graders, 64% of 4th graders, and 46% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43%, 36%, and 30%.

While Robert J.C. Rice Elementary outperforms many of the nearby schools, including John & Carol Carlson Elementary, Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom, and Haley Elementary, it lags behind the highly-ranked Great Hearts Academies - Archway Lincoln and Weinberg Gifted Academy, both of which are public charter schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1290 E Ocotillo Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85298

(480) 424-8500

District: Chandler Unified District #80

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,523

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 813

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Hispanic:

16.2%

Asian:

10.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks better than 82.8% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9^th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.8%), Hispanic (16.2%), Asian (10.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is 17.2. 21 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is $8,523. 16 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School 157^th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 102^nd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	92.90	77^th	1226	93.7%
2022	84.27	113^th	1000	88.7%
2023	88.23	142^nd	1245	88.6%
2024	80.66	157^th	912	82.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	83.28	64^th	1027	93.8%
2022	61.76	143^rd	444	67.8%
2023	90.12	18^th	617	97.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	69.52	19^th	975	98.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.20	43^rd	1201	96.4%
2023	41.13	442^nd	820	46.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2022	51.93	300^th	618	51.5%
2023	75.09	180^th	1116	83.9%
2024	86.22	51^st	556	90.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	93.61	47^th	1219	96.1%
2022	82.20	84^th	824	89.8%
2023	88.39	114^th	1219	90.6%
2024	66.53	173^rd	602	71.3%

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Rank History for Foster Care students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.20	56^th	306	81.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	89.61	111^th	1220	90.9%
2022	75.72	157^th	830	81.1%
2023	84.51	165^th	1216	86.4%
2024	71.55	148^th	628	76.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	64.13	210^th	620	66.1%
2022	64.92	83^rd	270	69.3%
2023	79.19	47^th	316	85.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.44	280^th	895	68.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	91.15	55^th	1198	95.4%
2022	78.38	121^st	716	83.1%
2023	72.00	251^st	1170	78.5%
2024	86.83	51^st	486	89.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.65	21^st	82	74.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.88	54^th	171	68.4%

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Rank History for White students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	83.98	112^th	1161	90.4%
2022	69.97	177^th	800	77.9%
2023	76.92	181^st	1024	82.3%
2024	56.83	198^th	486	59.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, July 7, 2023

I had read past review on the school Principal in another website and stated that she was pretentious and condescending. I have to agree. The school is ok but the administration is not. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	481	12	36	144	8	1	32	714
2023	500	12	48	144	9	1	46	760
2024	519	14	85	132	8	1	54	813

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	714	44.7	15.9	4.5
2023	760	43.5	17.4	10.9
2024	813	47.2	17.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	714	44.7	15.9	4.5
2023	760	43.5	17.4	10.9
2024	813	47.2	17.2	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$28 (0.3%)	$12 (0.1%)	$68 (0.8%)	$6,996 (78.5%)	$1,878 (21.1%)	$8,874 (99.6%)	$8,914
2022	$694 (8.1%)	$147 (1.7%)	$1,536 (18.0%)	$7,420 (87.1%)	$262 (3.1%)	$7,682 (90.1%)	$8,523

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Schools Near Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1290 E Ocotillo Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 424-8500	813	47	17.2		519 (63.8%)	14 (1.7%)	132 (16.2%)	85 (10.5%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (6.6%)	80.7	157^th of 912 public elementary schools	82.8%		88.2	142^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	88.6%	15	65.0	80.0	53.0	63.0			74.0	64.0	49.0	46.0			54.0		$8,523	$694	$147	$1,536	$7,420	$262	$7,682
Weinberg Gifted Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	5245 S Val Vista Dr	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 812-6600	748	39	19.0		378 (50.5%)	10 (1.3%)	74 (9.9%)	209 (27.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (9.6%)	99.4	2^nd of 912 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.3	2^nd of 1245 public elementary schools	99.8%		95.0	94.0	89.0	92.0			90.0	94.0	84.0	89.0			92.0		$6,816	$588	$95	$1,271	$5,818	$314	$6,133
Haley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3401 S Layton Lakes Blvd	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3500	704	43	16.3		425 (60.4%)	19 (2.7%)	154 (21.9%)	40 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	63 (8.9%)	78.5	178^th of 912 public elementary schools	80.5%		90	119^th of 1245 public elementary schools	90.4%	59	60.0	72.0	58.0	62.0			70.0	72.0	57.0	32.0			52.0		$7,286	$543	$78	$1,163	$6,459	$206	$6,665
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	4600 S Bright Angel Way	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3200	576	40	14.5		361 (62.7%)	16 (2.8%)	96 (16.7%)	47 (8.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.9%)	83.6	137^th of 912 public elementary schools	85.0%		93	70^th of 1245 public elementary schools	94.4%	67	57.0	81.0	62.0	72.0			57.0	57.0	52.0	75.0			57.0		$8,753	$933	$79	$1,945	$7,457	$284	$7,741
Legacy Traditional School - Chandler	Public, Charter	K-8	3201 S Gilbert Rd Bldg B	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Chandler	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 270-5422	1,146				411 (35.9%)	111 (9.7%)	254 (22.2%)	272 (23.7%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.9%)	76	196^th of 912 public elementary schools	78.5%		86.9	157^th of 1245 public elementary schools	87.4%	39	59.0	65.0	62.0	64.0	66.0	63.0	60.0	44.0	53.0	44.0	53.0	48.0	63.0	54.0		$00			$00
Legacy Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	3125 S Gilbert Rd	Chandler	85286	Maricopa County	Legacy Traditional School - Surprise	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(480) 270-5438	327				76 (23.2%)	37 (11.3%)	159 (48.6%)	8 (2.4%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.7%)	41.4	467^th of 912 public elementary schools	48.8%		35.2	740^th of 1245 public elementary schools	40.6%	273	35.0	53.0	41.0	38.0	33.0	52.0							33.0			$00			$00
John & Carol Carlson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5400 S White Dr	Chandler	85249	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-3800	622	38	16.2		388 (62.4%)	23 (3.7%)	113 (18.2%)	41 (6.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.5%)	88.7	83^rd of 912 public elementary schools	90.9%		91.5	89^th of 1245 public elementary schools	92.9%	6	72.0	70.0	65.0	70.0			80.0	66.0	62.0	53.0			60.0		$8,861	$731	$88	$1,550	$7,804	$238	$8,042
Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)	Public, Charter	K-8	4120 S Val Vista Dr	Gilbert	85297	Maricopa County	Ball Charter Schools (Val Vista)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 656-5555	400				227 (56.8%)	28 (7.0%)	79 (19.8%)	20 (5.0%)	9 (2.3%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.0%)	52.8	384^th of 912 public elementary schools	57.9%		63.7	405^th of 1245 public elementary schools	67.5%	21	53.0	53.0	55.0	47.0	80.0	58.0	47.0	42.0	32.0	25.0	44.0	33.0	46.0	41.0		$00			$00
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6	Public, Charter	K-6	1750 E Riggs Rd	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	American Leadership Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 420-2101	428				238 (55.6%)	33 (7.7%)	101 (23.6%)	11 (2.6%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	37 (8.6%)	73.7	213^th of 912 public elementary schools	76.6%		81.8	218^th of 1245 public elementary schools	82.5%	5	61.0	71.0	56.0	60.0			70.0	52.0	48.0	40.0			46.0		$7,582	$50	$210	$310	$5,274	$2,049	$7,322
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom	Public	PK, KG-6	6040 S Joslyn Ln	Gilbert	85298	Maricopa County	Chandler Unified District #80	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 224-2600	626	37	17.1		310 (49.5%)	19 (3.0%)	149 (23.8%)	86 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (9.4%)	88.5	85^th of 912 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.2	96^th of 1245 public elementary schools	92.3%	11	62.0	68.0	68.0	69.0			76.0	63.0	69.0	55.0			65.0		$8,791	$846	$92	$1,784	$7,613	$239	$7,852

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?

Students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 813 students attended Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School.

What district is Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School in?

Chandler Unified District #80

Is Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School a good school?

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks 157^th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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