Is Rice (Eldridge) Elementary a good school?

Rice (Eldridge) Elementary ranks 2791 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Rice (Eldridge) Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?

Students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary are 51% Asian, 43% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate

Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Summary:

Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is a public elementary school in Rosemead, California, serving 313 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Garvey Elementary School District, which is ranked 388 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

While Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has consistently ranked in the lower half of California elementary schools, the school faces several challenges. Its academic performance on state assessments is generally below district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 30-55% across different grade levels and subject areas. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (67-76%) and English Language Learners, whose performance also ranks in the lower half of the state. Additionally, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.5% in 2018-2019 to 22.7% in 2021-2022, well above the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary generally underperforms. Within the Garvey Elementary School District, schools like Dewey Avenue Elementary, Willard (Frances E.) Elementary, and Bitely (Arlene) Elementary have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Outside the district, Potrero Heights Elementary (Montebello Unified) and Mildred B. Janson Elementary (Rosemead Elementary) also outperform Rice (Eldridge) Elementary in academic assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public K-6

2150 North Angelus Ave.
Rosemead, CA 91770-3619

(626) 307-3348

District: Garvey Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2791^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,702

Students who attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 25.3

Number of students: 292

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.4%

Hispanic:

42.8%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rice (Eldridge) Elementary ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Garvey Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.4%), Hispanic (42.8%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is 25.3. 6 elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rice (Eldridge) Elementary employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is $4,702, which is the 3^rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Garvey Elementary School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rice (Eldridge) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice (Eldridge) Elementary 2791^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rice (Eldridge) Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Garvey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Garvey Elementary 388^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	47.90	2264^th	4809	52.9%
2005	45.98	2395^th	4822	50.3%
2006	51.26	2130^th	4818	55.8%
2007	46.02	2555^th	5113	50.0%
2008	43.75	2737^th	5113	46.5%
2009	32.46	3530^th	5193	32.0%
2010	38.95	3236^th	5314	39.1%
2011	36.12	3524^th	5377	34.5%
2012	47.00	2808^th	5390	47.9%
2013	41.38	3231^st	5530	41.6%
2015	52.78	2299^th	5611	59.0%
2016	47.42	2637^th	5614	53.0%
2017	59.58	2032^nd	5692	64.3%
2018	60.99	1999^th	5662	64.7%
2019	67.78	1707^th	5789	70.5%
2022	60.81	1990^th	5883	66.2%
2023	54.02	2332^nd	5874	60.3%
2024	45.93	2791^st	5862	52.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.78	1829^th	3246	43.7%
2019	49.57	1271^st	3275	61.2%
2022	77.72	330^th	3311	90.0%
2023	34.42	2211^th	3250	32.0%
2024	60.54	703^rd	3160	77.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.98	917^th	5084	82.0%
2019	81.16	663^rd	5173	87.2%
2022	69.72	1186^th	5264	77.5%
2023	68.18	1318^th	5374	75.5%
2024	52.55	2224^th	5511	59.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	65.66	1726^th	5413	68.1%
2019	68.18	1592^nd	5492	71.0%
2022	58.17	2018^th	5635	64.2%
2023	54.08	2202^nd	5617	60.8%
2024	47.22	2566^th	5605	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.86	2235^th	5431	58.8%
2019	63.74	1787^th	5510	67.6%
2022	61.76	1878^th	5663	66.8%
2023	51.39	2374^th	5650	58.0%
2024	42.68	2894^th	5636	48.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.47	785^th	1071	26.7%
2019	41.09	810^th	1149	29.5%
2022	33.69	864^th	1154	25.1%
2023	33.80	887^th	1190	25.5%
2024	25.52	960^th	1203	20.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.83	3638^th	4830	24.7%
2019	42.67	2778^th	4963	44.0%
2022	36.33	3192^nd	5084	37.2%
2023	19.33	4542^nd	5098	10.9%
2024	19.41	4493^rd	5102	11.9%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	75	2	152	465	0	n/a	n/a	694
1989	72	0	140	452	0	n/a	n/a	664
1990	58	0	188	390	3	n/a	n/a	639
1991	41	2	229	440	8	n/a	n/a	720
1992	37	2	242	446	10	n/a	n/a	737
1993	36	2	242	458	8	n/a	n/a	746
1994	36	2	253	441	7	n/a	n/a	739
1995	30	0	268	420	8	n/a	n/a	726
1996	30	0	268	420	8	n/a	n/a	726
1997	44	0	259	420	1	n/a	n/a	724
1998	33	0	285	388	1	n/a	n/a	707
1999	28	6	301	400	0	n/a	n/a	735
2000	24	4	313	382	0	n/a	n/a	723
2001	18	1	322	374	0	n/a	n/a	715
2002	16	2	346	335	1	n/a	n/a	700
2003	16	2	346	335	1	n/a	n/a	700
2004	14	2	342	327	0	n/a	n/a	685
2005	12	1	352	325	0	n/a	n/a	690
2006	7	1	347	311	0	n/a	n/a	666
2007	6	2	385	334	1	n/a	n/a	728
2008	8	n/a	362	313	1	n/a	n/a	684
2009	4	1	353	320	1	0	0	679
2010	4	1	344	296	0	0	2	647
2011	6	0	342	298	1	0	2	649
2012	4	1	309	275	0	0	2	591
2013	2	1	295	280	0	0	2	580
2014	4	1	285	257	0	0	2	549
2015	8	2	280	215	0	0	4	509
2016	6	1	264	240	0	0	4	515
2017	7	1	257	197	0	0	2	464
2018	5	0	230	173	0	0	3	411
2019	3	0	225	155	0	0	9	392
2020	4	0	185	144	0	0	6	339
2021	4	0	172	135	0	0	6	317
2022	4	0	174	134	0	0	12	324
2023	4	1	165	131	0	1	11	313
2024	2	2	150	125	0	1	12	292

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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	694	27.5	25.2	n/a
1989	664	27.7	23.9	n/a
1990	639	25.7	24.8	n/a
1991	720	26.8	26.8	n/a
1992	737	27.2	27.0	82.9
1993	746	30.0	24.9	76.3
1994	739	27.0	27.4	82.3
1995	726	28.0	25.9	69.4
1996	726	28.0	25.9	69.4
1997	724	28.0	25.9	82.5
1998	707	32.0	22.1	77.8
1999	735	35.0	21.0	84.1
2000	723	34.0	21.3	85.6
2001	715	34.0	21.0	87.4
2002	700	33.0	21.2	83.3
2003	700	33.0	21.2	83.3
2004	685	35.0	19.6	51.4
2005	690	32.0	21.6	85.8
2006	666	32.0	20.8	85.3
2007	728	34.0	21.4	83.2
2008	684	32.0	21.4	84.6
2009	679	32.0	20.6	84.2
2010	647	30.0	21.5	86.9
2011	649	n/a	n/a	88.4
2012	591	24.0	24.6	n/a
2013	580	23.5	24.6	90.3
2014	549	21.0	26.1	88.7
2015	509	20.0	25.4	88
2016	515	20.0	25.7	83.3
2017	464	20.0	23.2	83
2018	411	17.0	24.1	85.2
2019	392	15.0	26.1	83.7
2020	339	n/a	n/a	83.8
2021	317	13.0	24.3	75.7
2022	324	15.0	21.5	66
2023	313	12.5	25.0	67.4
2024	292	11.5	25.3	67.1

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 Rice (Eldridge) Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	694	27.5	25.2	n/a
1989	664	27.7	23.9	n/a
1990	639	25.7	24.8	n/a
1991	720	26.8	26.8	n/a
1992	737	27.2	27.0	82.9
1993	746	30.0	24.9	76.3
1994	739	27.0	27.4	82.3
1995	726	28.0	25.9	69.4
1996	726	28.0	25.9	69.4
1997	724	28.0	25.9	82.5
1998	707	32.0	22.1	77.8
1999	735	35.0	21.0	84.1
2000	723	34.0	21.3	85.6
2001	715	34.0	21.0	87.4
2002	700	33.0	21.2	83.3
2003	700	33.0	21.2	83.3
2004	685	35.0	19.6	51.4
2005	690	32.0	21.6	85.8
2006	666	32.0	20.8	85.3
2007	728	34.0	21.4	83.2
2008	684	32.0	21.4	84.6
2009	679	32.0	20.6	84.2
2010	647	30.0	21.5	86.9
2011	649	n/a	n/a	88.4
2012	591	24.0	24.6	n/a
2013	580	23.5	24.6	90.3
2014	549	21.0	26.1	88.7
2015	509	20.0	25.4	88
2016	515	20.0	25.7	83.3
2017	464	20.0	23.2	83
2018	411	17.0	24.1	85.2
2019	392	15.0	26.1	83.7
2020	339	n/a	n/a	83.8
2021	317	13.0	24.3	75.7
2022	324	15.0	21.5	66
2023	313	12.5	25.0	67.4
2024	292	11.5	25.3	67.1

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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