JAMES W. RICE PRIMARY SCHOOL

James W. Rice Primary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 794 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, James W. Rice Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James W. Rice Primary School, located at 4530 W. Campbell Ave. in Phoenix, Arizona, is a public school serving students in the Cartwright School District. The school primarily caters to early childhood education and primary grade levels, focusing on creating a foundational academic environment for children in the surrounding West Phoenix community. As part of the Cartwright district, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, inclusivity, and preparing young learners for success in their subsequent academic years.

The school operates within a diverse urban setting, often providing a variety of support programs aimed at meeting the specific needs of a multicultural student body. Through a combination of core curriculum instruction and extracurricular opportunities, James W. Rice Primary School aims to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. Families in the area generally look to this institution as a central neighborhood hub that prioritizes early literacy, foundational math skills, and a supportive transition into the primary education system.

For more information, contact James W. Rice Primary School at (623) 848-8420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.