Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
592 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6847 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
12%

Hispanic
88%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
5%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
1%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School's ranking?
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School is ranked #6847 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School often compared to?
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawking S.t.e.a.m. Charter, Chula Vista Learning Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School?
592 students attend Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School?
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School offer ?
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School part of?
Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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