W.G. Rice El Sch

Set in Mount Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, W.G. Rice El Sch is a reasonably sized K-5 school, one of the schools within South Middleton SD. It caters to 453 students across grades K through 2.

South Middleton SD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,136 students. W.G. Rice El Sch is one of those campuses.

Demographically, W.G. Rice El Sch shows that White students make up the majority at 75%. Beyond that, the school records 16% Asian, 5% multiracial, 2% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, W.G. Rice El Sch logs 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.1:1. The state averages about 13.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 46% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

In the area at large, Cumberland County reports that median household earnings sit near $87,494, about 40% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 5%. In all, Cumberland County runs 57 public schools (combined enrollment of about 33,044 students), of which W.G. Rice El Sch is one.

Nearest neighbor: Mt Holly Springs El Sch, around 0.9 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. W.G. Rice El Sch's enrollment has contracted 3% since 2018, when it stood at 467 (now 453). Asian enrollment moved from 2% to 16% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 14.7:1 in 2018 to 13.1:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.