RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Poudre School District R-1 school district, located in WELLINGTON, CO with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Wellington, Colorado, serving as a core part of the Poudre School District. Situated in a rapidly growing Northern Colorado community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is known for emphasizing foundational academic growth while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in their future middle and high school years.
The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Wellington area. By prioritizing inclusivity and community engagement, Rice Elementary strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that balances rigorous instruction with creative extracurricular opportunities. As the local population expands, the school plays a vital role in providing a stable, community-focused educational foundation for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (970) 488-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WELLINGTON, CO 80549-2400
(970) 488-8700
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in WELLINGTON, CO with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Poudre School District R-1
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 29.95
- 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 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.