RIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Riggs Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 947 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Riggs Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Riggs Elementary, located in the Seville community of Gilbert, Arizona, is a highly regarded school within the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and character development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.
As part of the Chandler Unified School District, Riggs Elementary benefits from robust resources, dedicated faculty, and a strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of instruction and providing various programs that cater to diverse learning needs. With its convenient location in the 85298 zip code, Riggs serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, consistently striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Riggs Elementary at (480) 224-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilbert, AZ 85298
(480) 224-3400
RIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gilbert, AZ with about 947 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
- Total Students:
- 947
- Teachers:
- 48.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 947 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.