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What's one thing RICE EL gets right about preparing students for what comes next?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
602
Elementary
DISTRICT 786 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONROE ISD·NCES 481500001001
Rice Elementary School
904 GLADSTELL ST, CONROE, TX 77304 · (936) 709-2700 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL602 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 52% of Texas public elementary schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
43 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
396 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 49 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 96 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 126 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 116 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 113 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is 10% smaller than its 4th grade class (113).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
46.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +15.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
41.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +10.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 41 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 15 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 14.0% | 32.0% | 19.0% | 35.0% |
| Mathematics | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% | 37.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 46.0% | 41.0% |
| 2024-25 | 49.0% | 40.0% |
| 2023-24 | 46.0% | 43.0% |
| 2022-23 | 35.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 36.0% | 23.0% |
| 2020-21 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 45% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 46% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Rice Elementary School
Rice Elementary School's state test result (44.5% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Elementary School this school | 602 | 65.8% | 44.5% |
| Houser Elementary School CONROE | 588 | 66.7% | 54.1% |
| O M Roberts Elementary School LAKE JACKSON | 674 | 64.4% | 60.2% |
| Hughes Road Elementary School DICKINSON | 585 | 66.3% | 40.0% |
| South Knoll Elementary School COLLEGE STATION | 560 | 69.1% | 47.1% |
| Mayfield Elementary School PRINCETON | 668 | 61.7% | 39.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Rice Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.5% | #2,016 of 4,401 | #50 of 77 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #2,710 of 4,466 ▼ 29 | #61 of 77 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #2,991 of 4,466 ▼ 446 | #58 of 77 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.0pp | #1,852 of 3,998 | #30 of 70 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 602 | #1,607 of 4,938 | #61 of 79 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #1,572 of 4,622 | #23 of 78 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.5% | #923 of 4,628 | #16 of 78 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.8% | #2,794 of 4,789 | #30 of 78 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.2% | #1,231 of 1,307 | #28 of 28 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
602
+11 (+2%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 668
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 602 | 42.9 | 14.0:1 | 66% (396) |
| 2023-24 | 598 | 46 | 13.0:1 | 66% (395) |
| 2022-23 | 613 | 41.9 | 14.6:1 | 69% (424) |
| 2020-21 | 591 | 40 | 14.8:1 | 65% (385) |
| 2017-18 | 595 | 39.6 | 15.0:1 | 57% (341) |
| 2015-16 | 654 | 43 | 15.2:1 | 63% (410) |
| 2010-11 | 586 | 36 | 16.3:1 | 60% (350) |
| 2000-01 | 543 | 35 | 15.5:1 | 46% (250) |
| 1990-91 | 668 | 48 | 13.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rice Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (595 to 602); teachers up 8% (39.6 to 42.9).
About Rice Elementary School
Rice Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school found in CONROE, Texas. The school serves 602 students in pre-K through 4 in 2024-25.
CONROE ISD enrolls 72,914 students, and its 66 schools include Rice Elementary School.
At Rice Elementary School, the largest share of students is Hispanic, at 48%. It is also 30% White, 14% Black, 4% multiracial, and 4% Asian. For comparison, the population of Montgomery County is roughly 28% Hispanic. Rice Elementary School's diversity index is 66%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 14.0 students per teacher and 42.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 1.1 below the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 66%. That is 18 points above the 48% average for public schools in Montgomery County.
allk12 grades Rice Elementary School a B-. The grade compares the school only with Texas public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
Rice Elementary School scores 44.5% on state tests, averaged across results. The predicted figure, based on its student poverty level, is 45.6%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Montgomery County show that the median household income is $97,701, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Rice Elementary School is one of 160 public schools in the county.
Armstrong Elementary School is the public school closest to Rice Elementary School, about 0.8 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Nearby schools with test data average 45.6% proficiency; Rice Elementary School posts 44.5%.
Locale: City: Mid-size. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 591 in 2020-21, 602 in 2024-25.
To ask about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
684,432
Census ACS
Median income
$97,701
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
134,595 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CONROE ISD
- Conroe High SchoolHigh · 5,252 students
- The Woodlands High SchoolHigh · 4,444 students
- Grand Oaks High SchoolHigh · 3,836 students
- College Park High SchoolHigh · 3,313 students
- Caney Creek High SchoolHigh · 2,783 students
- Oak Ridge High SchoolHigh · 2,758 students
Other schools in CONROE
- Conroe High SchoolHigh · 5,252 students
- Caney Creek High SchoolHigh · 2,783 students
- Oak Ridge High SchoolHigh · 2,758 students
- Suchma Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,428 students
- Moorhead Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,379 students
- Donald J Stockton JHMiddle · 1,367 students
Other Rice Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 5 states are named Rice Elementary. Rice Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 7.
- Rice Elementary SchoolTYLER, TX · 613 students
- Rice Elementary SchoolRICE, TX · 444 students
- Rice Elementary SchoolMountain Top, PA · 735 students
- Rice Elementary SchoolSan Carlos, AZ · 673 students
- Rice Elementary SchoolWELLINGTON, CO · 401 students
Nearby schools
- Armstrong Elementary School0.8 mi · 616
- Booker T Washington High School1.7 mi · 189
- Houston Elementary School2.0 mi · 741
- Travis Intermediate School2.1 mi · 488
- Runyan Elementary School2.1 mi · 593
- Conroe High School2.2 mi · 5,252
Frequently asked questions
About Rice Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School enrolls approximately 602 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Rice Elementary School serve?
Rice Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
How many students per teacher at Rice Elementary School?
Approximately 14.0:1 students per teacher at Rice Elementary School.
How diverse is Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School reports a student body of 30% White, 48% Hispanic, 14% Black, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Rice Elementary School in?
Rice Elementary School is part of CONROE ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.