Cora L. Rice Elementary

Summary:

Cora L. Rice Elementary is a public elementary school in Landover, Maryland, serving 526 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 22 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With over 88% of the student population being African American, Cora L. Rice Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Maryland elementary schools.

Cora L. Rice Elementary's performance on state assessments (MCAP) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.9% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 24.1% statewide and 10.8% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools for these subgroups. Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to the state average, the academic outcomes suggest that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student learning and achievement.

While the nearby schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools district, such as Seat Pleasant Elementary, Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary, and Dodge Park Elementary, also perform below the state average on academic assessments, they generally outperform Cora L. Rice Elementary. Additionally, some of the nearby schools, like Judith P. Hoyer Montessori and Thomas G. Pullen, are magnet schools that demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that specialized educational programs can have a positive impact on student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

950 Nalley Rd
Landover, MD 20785-4506

(301) 636-6340

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
717^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,843

Students who attend Cora L. Rice Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	G. James Gholson Middle
High:	Central High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 526

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.2%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Asian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks worse than 83.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 94^th among 137 ranked elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.53. (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 Racial makeup is: African American (88.2%), Hispanic (8.4%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cora L. Rice Elementary is 16. 116 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cora L. Rice Elementary employs 32.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cora L. Rice Elementary is $18,843. 81 elementary schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cora L. Rice Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Prince George's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince George's County Public Schools 22^nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cora L. Rice Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	81.50	129^th	803	83.9%
2005	78.87	158^th	805	80.4%
2006	81.44	125^th	804	84.5%
2007	71.21	235^th	818	71.3%
2008	19.54	738^th	838	11.9%
2009	7.59	828^th	850	2.6%
2010	10.32	819^th	855	4.2%
2011	14.50	766^th	853	10.2%
2012	23.44	718^th	857	16.2%
2013	16.34	755^th	847	10.9%
2014	20.42	740^th	867	14.6%
2015	12.88	798^th	859	7.1%
2016	7.64	824^th	845	2.5%
2017	10.77	788^th	847	7.0%
2018	8.77	820^th	857	4.3%
2019	9.59	801^st	853	6.1%
2021	13.32	752^nd	802	6.2%
2022	13.59	786^th	862	8.8%
2023	9.85	814^th	855	4.8%
2024	15.53	717^th	859	16.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.61	462^nd	546	15.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.16	772^nd	796	3.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.48	712^th	788	9.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.11	447^th	504	11.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State 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: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cora L. Rice Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	67	551	14	30	5	n/a	n/a	667
2003	67	551	14	30	5	n/a	n/a	667
2004	37	603	6	23	4	n/a	n/a	673
2005	27	548	2	16	2	n/a	n/a	595
2006	21	509	4	25	1	n/a	n/a	560
2007	12	484	4	25	3	n/a	n/a	528
2008	7	475	2	27	2	n/a	n/a	513
2009	4	439	4	30	1	n/a	n/a	478
2010	3	607	13	32	1	n/a	n/a	656
2011	4	568	9	26	1	0	15	623
2012	6	538	6	24	2	0	8	584
2013	3	627	7	24	0	0	3	664
2014	6	667	5	22	0	0	2	702
2015	1	709	3	29	0	0	1	743
2016	3	728	6	32	1	0	2	772
2017	4	736	3	27	2	0	6	778
2018	4	635	5	30	2	0	3	679
2019	6	620	5	29	2	0	5	667
2020	6	585	2	40	2	0	1	636
2021	6	560	2	32	3	1	2	606
2022	3	492	1	34	1	0	5	536
2023	5	464	9	44	0	0	4	526

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 Cora L. Rice Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	667	41.0	16.3	51.9
2003	667	41.0	16.3	51.9
2004	673	37.0	18.2	56.3
2005	595	37.0	16.1	55
2006	560	31.0	18.1	52.5
2007	528	39.7	13.3	61.7
2008	513	37.6	13.6	60.6
2009	478	34.6	13.8	55
2010	656	43.9	14.9	64.9
2011	623	45.0	13.8	70.3
2012	584	38.4	15.1	72.6
2013	664	39.1	16.9	72.9
2014	702	45.4	15.4	71.7
2015	743	50.0	14.8	76.2
2016	772	52.0	14.8	71
2017	778	52.2	14.9	76.2
2018	679	46.2	14.6	71.6
2019	667	48.2	13.8	67.9
2020	636	38.7	16.4	67.8
2021	606	34.7	17.4	72.9
2022	536	35.8	14.9	52.6
2023	526	32.8	16.0	66.5

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 Cora L. Rice Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	667	41.0	16.3	51.9
2003	667	41.0	16.3	51.9
2004	673	37.0	18.2	56.3
2005	595	37.0	16.1	55
2006	560	31.0	18.1	52.5
2007	528	39.7	13.3	61.7
2008	513	37.6	13.6	60.6
2009	478	34.6	13.8	55
2010	656	43.9	14.9	64.9
2011	623	45.0	13.8	70.3
2012	584	38.4	15.1	72.6
2013	664	39.1	16.9	72.9
2014	702	45.4	15.4	71.7
2015	743	50.0	14.8	76.2
2016	772	52.0	14.8	71
2017	778	52.2	14.9	76.2
2018	679	46.2	14.6	71.6
2019	667	48.2	13.8	67.9
2020	636	38.7	16.4	67.8
2021	606	34.7	17.4	72.9
2022	536	35.8	14.9	52.6
2023	526	32.8	16.0	66.5

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 Cora L. Rice Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$990 (6.3%)	$14,640 (93.7%)	$15,629
2020	$612 (4.4%)	$13,184 (95.6%)	$13,797
2021	$943 (6.7%)	$13,172 (93.3%)	$14,114
2022	$2,286 (12.7%)	$15,758 (87.3%)	$18,043
2023	$2,458 (13.0%)	$16,385 (87.0%)	$18,843

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cora L. Rice Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 801^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 814^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	667	526	21.1%
African American	620	464	25.2%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	29	44	51.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	5	16.7%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	66.5%	1.4%

Schools Near Cora L. Rice Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cora L. Rice Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	950 Nalley Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 636-6340	526	33	16.0	66.5%	5 (1.0%)	464 (88.2%)	44 (8.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	15.5	717^th of 859 public elementary schools	16.5%		9.9	814^th of 855 public elementary schools	4.8%	97	19.3						8.9	25.9	17.1	22.9				22.3				$18,843	$2,458	$16,385
William Paca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7801 Sherriff Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1330	559	36	15.6	92.5%	32 (5.7%)	257 (46.0%)	203 (36.3%)	58 (10.4%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21.5	630^th of 859 public elementary schools	26.7%		20.1	655^th of 855 public elementary schools	23.4%	25	27.1	10.1	11.3				16.1	40.5	28.9	24.0				31.3		8.8		$17,826	$2,049	$15,777
Judith P. Hoyer Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	929 Hill Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-4420	352	25	14.3	42.0%	25 (7.1%)	291 (82.7%)	23 (6.5%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	49.5	379^th of 859 public elementary schools	55.9%		42.2	438^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.8%	59	31.0	26.5	22.2	12.0	16.0	18.8	22.0	82.8	61.8	40.7	44.0	71.4	66.7	61.6		22.2	19.0	$19,321	$1,460	$17,861
Carmody Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Jadeleaf Ave	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 808-8180	443	24	18.2	72.5%	10 (2.3%)	280 (63.2%)	150 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13.5	754^th of 859 public elementary schools	12.2%		8.4	825^th of 855 public elementary schools	3.5%	71	12.7	15.5					11.2	17.5	27.1	11.8				19.6		9.6		$17,634	$2,284	$15,350
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 Lowland Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 333-0980	271	17	15.8	63.8%	2 (0.7%)	220 (81.2%)	47 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	10	819^th of 859 public elementary schools	4.7%		16.2	714^th of 855 public elementary schools	16.5%	105	14.0	11.8	5.7				10.7	8.9	14.3	20.6				14.0		5.7		$20,534	$2,709	$17,825
Columbia Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Kent Village Dr	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-1322	498	35	14.2	89.6%	18 (3.6%)	228 (45.8%)	244 (49.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	12.9	769^th of 859 public elementary schools	10.5%		17.6	692^nd of 855 public elementary schools	19.1%	77	5.7	14.3	8.6				9.9	19.6	24.2	19.3				21.3		8.6		$19,290	$2,162	$17,129
Thomas G. Pullen	Public, Magnet	K-8	700 Brightseat Rd	Landover	20785	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 808-8160	735	54	13.7	50.5%	28 (3.8%)	595 (81.0%)	76 (10.3%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	53.8	340^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.4%		56.5	324^th of 855 public elementary schools	62.1%	16	22.1	13.7	19.7	28.6	27.8	20.8	25.1	57.4	52.1	54.9	67.3	73.5	60.4	61.9	62.1	22.5	17.5	$17,650	$1,427	$16,223
Excel Academy Public Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	6700 Bock Rd	Fort Washington	20744	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 925-2320	349	27	12.9	72.2%	4 (1.1%)	314 (90.0%)	23 (6.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	18.2	677^th of 859 public elementary schools	21.2%		31	536^th of 855 public elementary schools	37.3%	141	27.3	10.4				20.0	9.7	20.0	22.9	32.6	23.5	20.5	32.0	24.6		11.6	20.0	$23,113	$2,623	$20,489
Seat Pleasant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6411 G St	Capitol Heights	20743	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-2330	331	33	10.0	70.7%	8 (2.4%)	207 (62.5%)	103 (31.1%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	11.2	805^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.3%		13	765^th of 855 public elementary schools	10.5%	40	17.1	9.3					8.5	20.0	22.6	9.8				17.8				$24,528	$3,113	$21,414
Judge Sylvania W. Woods Senior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3000 Church St	Glenarden	20706	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 925-2840	632	46	13.7	94.0%	14 (2.2%)	227 (35.9%)	382 (60.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	16.5	699^th of 859 public elementary schools	18.6%		22.3	626^th of 855 public elementary schools	26.8%	73	9.3	6.3	13.1	6.8			8.9	16.0	29.9	22.2	39.3			26.5		10.6		$20,633	$2,415	$18,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Cora L. Rice Elementary

What district is Cora L. Rice Elementary in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Cora L. Rice Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cora L. Rice Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : G. James Gholson Middle
High : Central High

What is the racial makeup of Cora L. Rice Elementary?

Students at Cora L. Rice Elementary are 88% African American, 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Cora L. Rice Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended Cora L. Rice Elementary.

Is Cora L. Rice Elementary a good school?

Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

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