Rice El Sch

767 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Rice Elementary School, located at 3700 Church Road in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Crestwood School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside personal and social development. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the Mountain Top area by preparing children for their transition to the upper-level schools within the district.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—while integrating extracurricular activities and character education, Rice Elementary strives to cultivate a positive school climate. The faculty and administration work collaboratively with parents and the local community to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement necessary to succeed during their formative years.

767

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rice El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	695
Hispanic	26
Black	12
Asian	27
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
695 (90.6 %)
Asian
27 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.4 %)
Black
12 (1.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crestwood SD
Phone:	(570)868-3161
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	767
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 123