Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction GILBERT, AZ Grades PK–06 City: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A (82.1)
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Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
GILBERT, AZ 85298
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ A (82.1)
754
Students
45.0
Teachers
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
(480)424-8500
Phone
http://www.cusd80.com/Domain/4099
Website

Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in GILBERT, ARIZONA, operated by the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 754 students enrolled; a 16.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
754.0
State avg: 476.0
▲ 58% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.75:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▲ 1% worse
School Details
School Name
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
040187003766
State School ID
AZ-4242-1000381
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1290 E OCOTILLO RD
City
GILBERT
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85298
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0405
State Leg. Upper
04014
State Leg. Lower
04014
Latitude
33.24969
Longitude
-111.76272
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Ungraded
👥
754
Total Students
👩‍🏫
45.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
45.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)45.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 41 5.4%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
LEAID
0401870
State LEA ID
AZ-4242
Phone
(480)812-7000
Website
http://www.cusd80.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CHANDLER
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$569,174K
Federal Revenue
$50,025K
State Revenue
$274,474K
Local Revenue
$244,675K
Total Expenditure
$586,617K
Instruction Exp.
$268,760K
Support Services
$184,618K
Other Current Exp.
$22,639K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School

1
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0.6 mi
2
Haley Elementary
CHANDLER · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Perry High School
GILBERT · High
1.1 mi
4
EVIT - Perry High School
GILBERT · High
1.1 mi
5
Audrey & Robert Ryan Elementary
CHANDLER · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
Arizona College Prep High School
CHANDLER · High
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
754 students are enrolled at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School have?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School has 45.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School serve?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School a charter school?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School located in?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School belong to?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is part of the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district.
How much does Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) spend per student?
The Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district spends approximately $778,006,631 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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