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Rice Elementary School

Summary:

Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, serving 767 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Crestwood School District, which is ranked 91 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rice Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 55.5% of Rice Elementary students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the district's 51.5% and the state's 39.3%. In English Language Arts, 65.7% of Rice Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to the district's 66.9% and the state's 53.8%. The school's science proficiency rate of 92.8% is also significantly higher than the district's 80.1% and the state's 65.6%. However, Rice Elementary has a predominantly white student population (90.61%), which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of nearby Fairview Elementary School (85.34% white) and the much more diverse schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, such as Heights/Murray Elementary School (13.5% white) and Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School (15.72% white).

Rice Elementary School also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 25.03% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than the nearby Fairview Elementary School (31.2%) and significantly lower than the high-poverty schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District, such as Heights/Murray Elementary School (100% free/reduced lunch) and Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School (100% free/reduced lunch). These disparities in racial and socioeconomic diversity highlight the significant educational inequities that exist within the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3700 Church Road
       Mountain Top, PA  18707-9803

(570) 868-3161

District: Crestwood School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,359 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Asian:
3.5%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Compare Details Rice Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Asian (3.5%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Elementary School is $13,359.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rice Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Elementary School 406th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rice Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Crestwood School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crestwood School District 91st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rice Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.63 135th 1302 89.6%
2004 86.46 125th 1308 90.4%
2005 76.72 271st 1299 79.1%
2006 71.83 433rd 1545 72.0%
2007 70.04 480th 1555 69.1%
2008 70.86 454th 1551 70.7%
2009 74.34 361st 1549 76.7%
2010 74.31 371st 1579 76.5%
2011 80.53 197th 1597 87.7%
2012 78.68 256th 1599 84.0%
2013 78.83 269th 1519 82.3%
2014 79.08 253rd 1467 82.8%
2015 81.38 236th 1474 84.0%
2016 84.25 182nd 1554 88.3%
2017 78.48 317th 1547 79.5%
2018 72.77 428th 1530 72.0%
2019 72.78 447th 1544 71.0%
2021 60.79 615th 1433 57.1%
2022 70.09 494th 1534 67.8%
2023 73.93 406th 1534 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.90 161st 1414 88.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.12 430th 1043 58.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.39 521st 1236 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Rice Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 666 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1989 674 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1990 645 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 715 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1992 767 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1993 761 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 773
1994 750 10 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1995 789 5 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 809
1996 789 5 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 809
1997 777 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 793
1998 781 6 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1999 752 4 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2000 873 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 896
2001 754 7 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2002 712 10 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2003 712 10 20 8 0 n/a n/a 0 750
2004 732 15 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 749 15 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2006 759 14 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2007 751 9 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 782
2008 760 8 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 791
2009 752 4 20 10 1 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 744 6 32 14 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2011 735 11 38 14 1 0 0 0 799
2012 745 12 40 19 1 0 1 0 818
2013 759 12 33 23 0 0 2 0 829
2014 756 12 36 18 0 0 3 0 825
2015 748 7 33 21 0 0 1 0 810
2016 738 12 30 22 0 0 2 0 804
2017 731 10 32 24 0 0 4 0 801
2018 715 12 32 23 0 2 5 0 789
2019 728 9 30 27 0 2 6 0 802
2020 732 12 28 17 0 2 4 0 795
2021 734 9 25 17 0 1 4 0 790
2022 701 12 25 21 0 2 3 0 764
2023 695 12 27 26 0 2 5 0 767

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 672 34.0 19.7 n/a
1989 681 36.0 18.9 n/a
1990 652 33.0 19.7 0
1991 718 36.0 19.9 n/a
1992 774 41.0 18.8 n/a
1993 773 30.0 25.8 n/a
1994 768 30.0 25.6 n/a
1995 809 33.0 24.5 n/a
1996 809 33.0 24.5 n/a
1997 793 38.5 20.6 n/a
1998 802 38.0 21.1 n/a
1999 768 41.0 18.7 n/a
2000 896 45.0 19.9 18.6
2001 779 37.0 21.1 16.6
2002 750 39.6 18.9 17.3
2003 750 39.6 18.9 17.3
2004 764 40.8 18.7 18.1
2005 783 45.4 17.2 16.6
2006 790 44.2 17.9 21.3
2007 782 42.1 18.6 16.1
2008 791 46.0 17.2 17.4
2009 787 47.2 16.7 16.3
2010 797 44.0 18.0 14.1
2011 799 44.0 18.1 17.9
2012 818 43.0 19.0 16.5
2013 829 42.2 19.6 12.7
2014 825 41.7 19.7 17.9
2015 810 42.0 19.2 10.6
2016 804 43.0 18.6 17.4
2017 801 42.4 18.8 19
2018 789 42.1 18.7 4.9
2019 802 43.6 18.3 20.9
2020 795 45.5 17.4 18.5
2021 790 45.5 17.3 22.8
2022 764 45.5 16.7 23.7
2023 767 45.2 16.9 25

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 672 34.0 19.7 n/a
1989 681 36.0 18.9 n/a
1990 652 33.0 19.7 0
1991 718 36.0 19.9 n/a
1992 774 41.0 18.8 n/a
1993 773 30.0 25.8 n/a
1994 768 30.0 25.6 n/a
1995 809 33.0 24.5 n/a
1996 809 33.0 24.5 n/a
1997 793 38.5 20.6 n/a
1998 802 38.0 21.1 n/a
1999 768 41.0 18.7 n/a
2000 896 45.0 19.9 18.6
2001 779 37.0 21.1 16.6
2002 750 39.6 18.9 17.3
2003 750 39.6 18.9 17.3
2004 764 40.8 18.7 18.1
2005 783 45.4 17.2 16.6
2006 790 44.2 17.9 21.3
2007 782 42.1 18.6 16.1
2008 791 46.0 17.2 17.4
2009 787 47.2 16.7 16.3
2010 797 44.0 18.0 14.1
2011 799 44.0 18.1 17.9
2012 818 43.0 19.0 16.5
2013 829 42.2 19.6 12.7
2014 825 41.7 19.7 17.9
2015 810 42.0 19.2 10.6
2016 804 43.0 18.6 17.4
2017 801 42.4 18.8 19
2018 789 42.1 18.7 4.9
2019 802 43.6 18.3 20.9
2020 795 45.5 17.4 18.5
2021 790 45.5 17.3 22.8
2022 764 45.5 16.7 23.7
2023 767 45.2 16.9 25

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 Rice Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $476 (4.1%) $11,251 (95.9%) $11,727
2020 $480 (4.1%) $11,345 (95.9%) $11,826
2021 $573 (4.7%) $11,500 (95.3%) $12,073
2022 $1,737 (13.0%) $11,622 (87.0%) $13,359

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Elementary School

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 447th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 406th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rice Elementary School)7860.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rice Elementary School)77.160.3
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rice Elementary School)43.760
 16.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rice Elementary School)85.492.8
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Elementary School)79.572.5
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rice Elementary School)64.747
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Elementary School)65.966
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Rice Elementary School)45.153.4
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Elementary School)81.664.6
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Rice Elementary School)5755.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rice Elementary School)85.492.8
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rice Elementary School)76.965.7
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students802767
 4.4%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian3027
 10%
Hispanic2726
 3.7%
Pacific Islander22
White728695
 4.5%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.9%25%
 4.1%

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Students at Rice Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Rice Elementary School ranks 406th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Rice Elementary School.


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