Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School's ranking?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School?
313 students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School students are Asian, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School offer ?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School part of?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is part of Garvey Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School located?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary School is located in the Garvey neighborhood of Rosemead, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Garvey.
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