Rice Elementary

Summary:

Rice Elementary is a public elementary school in Conroe, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Conroe Independent School District. The school has seen a shift in its student population, with a decrease in White and Asian students and an increase in Hispanic students in recent years.

While Rice Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, lags behind the Conroe ISD and Texas state averages across most grade levels and subjects. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to these academic challenges. Compared to nearby schools like Bush Elementary, Wilkinson Elementary, and Giesinger Elementary, Rice Elementary's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower.

Rice Elementary's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students in 3rd-grade STAAR Reading, and Asian, African American, and White students lagging behind Hispanic and English Language Learner students. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, which may be an effort to address these academic challenges and support the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 904 Gladstell St
       Conroe, TX  77304-2765


(936) 709-2700

District: Conroe Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2156th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,071 Help


Students who attend Rice Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cryar Intermediate
    Peet J H
High:    Conroe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  598

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.8%
White:
30.8%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rice Elementary ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 28th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rice Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), White (30.8%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.1% 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 is 13, which is the 5th best among 34 elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Elementary is $10,071, which is the 10th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Conroe Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rice Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Elementary 2156th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rice Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Conroe Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Conroe Independent School District (Isd) 215th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rice Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.58 1408th 3465 59.4%
2005 61.27 1456th 3475 58.1%
2006 38.37 2560th 3476 26.4%
2007 59.16 1723rd 3724 53.7%
2008 50.90 2154th 3768 42.8%
2009 50.53 2226th 3884 42.7%
2010 59.86 1773rd 3937 55.0%
2011 74.43 867th 4095 78.8%
2012 59.70 1718th 4206 59.2%
2013 63.39 1539th 4221 63.5%
2014 58.11 1875th 4260 56.0%
2015 71.87 1164th 4320 73.1%
2016 58.45 1866th 4286 56.5%
2017 60.96 1442nd 4329 66.7%
2018 53.61 1816th 4359 58.3%
2019 50.48 2013th 4479 55.1%
2021 58.69 1583rd 4578 65.4%
2022 44.78 2451st 4581 46.5%
2023 49.36 2221st 4647 52.2%
2024 49.99 2156th 4675 53.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.93 2524th 3226 21.8%
2019 43.22 1934th 3333 42.0%
2021 57.40 1109th 3446 67.8%
2022 39.17 2269th 3487 34.9%
2023 53.40 1486th 3556 58.2%
2024 45.44 1877th 3638 48.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.01 2160th 3558 39.3%
2019 16.21 3611th 3684 2.0%
2021 64.28 751st 3799 80.2%
2022 42.03 2133rd 3952 46.0%
2023 43.46 2052nd 4086 49.8%
2024 42.05 2424th 4261 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 1853rd 4264 56.5%
2019 55.25 1692nd 4309 60.7%
2021 70.81 809th 4451 81.8%
2022 42.27 2673rd 4477 40.3%
2023 49.60 2214th 4521 51.0%
2024 45.57 2496th 4560 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.32 1823rd 4306 57.7%
2019 59.99 1508th 4348 65.3%
2021 59.90 1512th 4499 66.4%
2022 51.40 2062nd 4561 54.8%
2023 58.98 1633rd 4588 64.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.38 1680th 3106 45.9%
2019 63.22 1296th 3184 59.3%
2021 64.42 1218th 3006 59.5%
2022 63.08 1239th 2958 58.1%
2023 52.96 1792nd 2980 39.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 2914th 4240 31.3%
2019 36.52 2937th 4295 31.6%
2021 57.81 1338th 4331 69.1%
2022 32.10 3370th 4461 24.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 1869th 4319 56.7%
2019 43.78 2406th 4357 44.8%
2021 57.28 1621st 4498 64.0%
2022 39.45 2769th 4563 39.3%
2023 38.88 2827th 4585 38.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.24 847th 1009 16.1%
2021 27.01 777th 967 19.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.26 1035th 2483 58.3%
2019 58.85 820th 2515 67.4%
2021 52.93 947th 2444 61.3%
2022 50.66 1065th 2421 56.0%
2023 34.09 1688th 2443 30.9%
2024 25.66 2025th 2421 16.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.51 2020th 4168 51.5%
2019 39.80 2637th 4188 37.0%
2021 65.84 1072nd 4329 75.2%
2022 60.22 1447th 4376 66.9%
2023 60.26 1467th 4401 66.7%
2024 54.49 1800th 4431 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rice Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 1720th 3127 45.0%
2019 50.32 1594th 3142 49.3%
2021 43.31 1803rd 3082 41.5%
2022 25.40 2564th 3082 16.8%
2023 35.24 2182nd 3106 29.7%
2024 37.89 2066th 3078 32.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Rice Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 640 79 4 80 n/a n/a n/a 0 803
1989 678 79 3 78 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1990 713 83 3 78 0 n/a n/a 0 877
1991 531 79 2 56 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1992 511 77 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 517 71 6 67 1 n/a n/a 0 662
1994 456 77 8 68 1 n/a n/a 0 610
1995 446 68 11 75 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1996 446 68 11 75 2 n/a n/a 0 602
1997 317 57 11 88 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 319 71 8 94 3 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 316 77 10 109 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 347 76 10 127 3 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 322 84 10 124 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 319 61 17 169 6 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 319 61 17 169 6 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 346 76 14 166 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2005 307 60 12 142 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 303 112 12 153 3 n/a n/a 0 583
2007 326 118 18 160 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2008 347 107 26 214 5 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 342 112 27 210 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2010 235 105 17 174 4 n/a n/a 0 535
2011 277 92 18 195 2 0 2 0 586
2012 281 106 16 197 4 0 9 0 613
2013 280 97 25 225 5 0 11 0 643
2014 289 95 24 224 3 0 15 0 650
2015 247 107 29 261 3 2 17 0 666
2016 238 96 21 269 2 1 27 0 654
2017 206 51 26 275 2 0 21 0 581
2018 213 72 26 259 6 1 18 0 595
2019 240 68 25 246 4 1 14 0 598
2020 247 62 24 266 4 1 13 0 617
2021 209 72 30 266 2 1 11 0 591
2022 218 85 20 284 2 2 7 0 618
2023 197 79 16 298 2 1 20 0 613
2024 184 86 18 292 1 0 17 0 598

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1989 838 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 48.0 18.2 n/a
1991 668 48.0 13.9 n/a
1992 655 39.6 16.5 20.6
1993 662 42.0 15.8 32
1994 610 41.4 14.7 29
1995 602 42.6 14.1 25.9
1996 602 42.6 14.1 25.9
1997 473 30.8 15.4 21.4
1998 495 34.9 14.2 35.6
1999 513 34.3 15.0 42.3
2000 563 37.3 15.1 44.9
2001 543 35.2 15.4 46
2002 572 40.4 14.2 50.2
2003 572 40.4 14.2 50.2
2004 606 39.3 15.4 45.7
2005 524 36.8 14.2 46.2
2006 583 34.0 17.1 54.4
2007 627 39.1 16.0 51.8
2008 699 44.2 15.8 53.5
2009 693 45.5 15.2 55.1
2010 535 35.6 15.0 61.3
2011 586 36.7 15.9 59.7
2012 613 37.4 16.3 60.5
2013 643 36.4 17.6 59.1
2014 650 40.8 15.9 59.1
2015 666 40.0 16.6 66.7
2016 654 44.0 14.8 62.7
2017 581 38.8 14.9 58.2
2018 595 39.5 15.0 57.3
2019 598 39.0 15.3 66.7
2020 617 40.0 15.4 61.3
2021 591 40.6 14.5 65.1
2022 618 41.0 15.0 63.8
2023 613 41.9 14.6 69.2
2024 598 46.0 13.0 66.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 803 42.0 19.1 n/a
1989 838 n/a n/a n/a
1990 877 48.0 18.2 n/a
1991 668 48.0 13.9 n/a
1992 655 39.6 16.5 20.6
1993 662 42.0 15.8 32
1994 610 41.4 14.7 29
1995 602 42.6 14.1 25.9
1996 602 42.6 14.1 25.9
1997 473 30.8 15.4 21.4
1998 495 34.9 14.2 35.6
1999 513 34.3 15.0 42.3
2000 563 37.3 15.1 44.9
2001 543 35.2 15.4 46
2002 572 40.4 14.2 50.2
2003 572 40.4 14.2 50.2
2004 606 39.3 15.4 45.7
2005 524 36.8 14.2 46.2
2006 583 34.0 17.1 54.4
2007 627 39.1 16.0 51.8
2008 699 44.2 15.8 53.5
2009 693 45.5 15.2 55.1
2010 535 35.6 15.0 61.3
2011 586 36.7 15.9 59.7
2012 613 37.4 16.3 60.5
2013 643 36.4 17.6 59.1
2014 650 40.8 15.9 59.1
2015 666 40.0 16.6 66.7
2016 654 44.0 14.8 62.7
2017 581 38.8 14.9 58.2
2018 595 39.5 15.0 57.3
2019 598 39.0 15.3 66.7
2020 617 40.0 15.4 61.3
2021 591 40.6 14.5 65.1
2022 618 41.0 15.0 63.8
2023 613 41.9 14.6 69.2
2024 598 46.0 13.0 66.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rice Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,013 (11.4%) $7,873 (88.6%) $8,887
2020 $882 (9.8%) $8,085 (90.2%) $8,968
2021 $1,127 (11.2%) $8,944 (88.8%) $10,071

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2013th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2221st of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rice Elementary)3542
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))5563
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rice Elementary)3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))6160
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rice Elementary)180
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))2724
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rice Elementary)014
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))2026
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Rice Elementary)4345
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))5661
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rice Elementary)6352
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))6665
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Rice Elementary)2145
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))2134
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rice Elementary)3013
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Conroe Independent School District (Isd))2532
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598613
 2.5%
African American6879
 16.2%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian2516
 36%
Hispanic246298
 21.1%
Pacific Islander11
White240197
 17.9%
Two or More Races1420
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%69.2%
 2.4%


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Students at Rice Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 31% White, 14% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Rice Elementary ranks 2156th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rice Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cryar Intermediate
Middle : Peet J H
High : Conroe High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 598 students attended Rice Elementary.


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

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