Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-2, W.g. Rice Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W.g. Rice Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of W.g. Rice Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are W.g. Rice Elementary School often compared to?
W.g. Rice Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winding Creek Elementary School, Mooreland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend W.g. Rice Elementary School?
459 students attend W.g. Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of W.g. Rice Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W.g. Rice Elementary School?
W.g. Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does W.g. Rice Elementary School offer ?
W.g. Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W.g. Rice Elementary School part of?
W.g. Rice Elementary School is part of South Middleton School District.
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