Riggs Elementary

Riggs Elementary is a primary school of big scale in GILBERT, Arizona, one of the schools within Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), educateing 770 students in grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 71% above the typical public school in Arizona, which averages around 451 students.

Across the 48 schools in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) (41,421 students total), Riggs Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Riggs Elementary lists that the largest single group is White, at 64% of enrollment. The remainder is composed of 22% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 3% Black, 2% Asian.

On the income-and-resources front, Riggs Elementary records 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 17.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Riggs Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put median household income runs about $89,300, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Riggs Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High, roughly 1.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 19%: 947 students in 2018 compared to 770 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 76% to 64% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 19.5:1 in 2018 to 17.7:1 today.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.