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Rice Lake Elementary School

13755 89th Ave N
Osseo, MN 55369
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Lake Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rice Lake Elementary School's student population of 604 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Rice Lake Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Lake Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#977 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
49%
46%
45%
51%
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
19%
12%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 #977 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rice Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Rice Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weaver Lake Science Math & Tech School, Fernbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rice Lake Elementary School?
604 students attend Rice Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rice Lake Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rice Lake Elementary School part of?
Rice Lake Elementary School is part of Osseo ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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