Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School's student population of 754 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
754 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
15%
3%
Hispanic
16%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
7%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School's ranking?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School?
754 students attend Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School offer ?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School part of?
Robert J.c. Rice Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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