Riggs Elementary

833 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

833

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riggs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	580
Hispanic	157
Black	15
Asian	19
Two or More	57
American Indian	5

White
580 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
157 (18.8 %)
Two or More
57 (6.8 %)
Asian
19 (2.3 %)
Black
15 (1.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)224-3400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 99

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 113