Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rice Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rice Lake Elementary School's student population of 684 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Rice Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Lake Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Rice Lake Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rice Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Heron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rice Lake Elementary School?
684 students attend Rice Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rice Lake Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice Lake Elementary School?
Rice Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rice Lake Elementary School offer ?
Rice Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rice Lake Elementary School part of?
Rice Lake Elementary School is part of Centennial ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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