Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

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:
157th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,523 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  760

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.8%
Hispanic:
18.9%
Asian:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.9% Help


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Compare Details Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 9th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.8%), Hispanic (18.9%), Asian (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is 17.4. 19 elementary schools in the Chandler Unified District #80 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School employs 43.5 full-time teachers.
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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 157th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Chandler Unified District #80:

SchoolDigger ranks Chandler Unified District #80 94th of 288 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.90 77th 1226 93.7%
2022 84.27 113th 1000 88.7%
2023 88.23 142nd 1245 88.6%
2024 80.69 157th 904 82.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.28 64th 1027 93.8%
2022 61.76 143rd 444 67.8%
2023 90.12 18th 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 19th 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 43rd 1201 96.4%
2023 41.13 442nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.93 300th 618 51.5%
2023 75.09 180th 1116 83.9%
2024 86.22 49th 546 91.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.61 47th 1219 96.1%
2022 82.20 84th 824 89.8%
2023 88.39 114th 1219 90.6%
2024 70.02 150th 593 74.7%
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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 56th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.61 111th 1220 90.9%
2022 75.72 157th 830 81.1%
2023 84.51 165th 1216 86.4%
2024 70.18 161st 609 73.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.13 210th 620 66.1%
2022 64.92 83rd 270 69.3%
2023 79.19 47th 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 280th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.15 55th 1198 95.4%
2022 78.38 121st 716 83.1%
2023 72.00 251st 1170 78.5%
2024 84.83 55th 472 88.3%
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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 21st 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 54th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.98 112th 1161 90.4%
2022 69.97 177th 800 77.9%
2023 76.92 181st 1024 82.3%
2024 59.53 177th 477 62.9%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, July 7, 2023

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2022 481 12 36 144 8 1 32 0 714
2023 500 12 48 144 9 1 46 0 760

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

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

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

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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


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Students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks 157th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 760 students attended Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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