CORA L. RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cora L. Rice Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Landover, MD with about 679 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Cora L. Rice Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Cora L. Rice Elementary School, located in Landover, Maryland, is a public elementary school serving students within the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing the social and emotional skills necessary to succeed in a diverse society. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to build a strong educational foundation for its students through community engagement and faculty commitment.

The school operates with an emphasis on meeting the unique needs of its student body, utilizing the resources and framework provided by the PGCPS system to promote student growth. In addition to core academic subjects, the school often highlights the importance of creating a safe, nurturing climate that promotes character development and lifelong learning. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in school activities, as the institution aims to cultivate strong partnerships to better support the overall development of its young learners.

For more information, contact Cora L. Rice Elementary at (301) 636-6340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.