James W. Rice Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85031 · Alhambra Elementary District (4280)
#876 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#43970 of 50,301 nationally
About James W. Rice Elementary School
James W. Rice Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Alhambra Elementary District (4280) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 686 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 876th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 686.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; James W. Rice Elementary School ranks 211th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)31%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James W. Rice Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James W. Rice Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alhambra Preschool Academy
Phoenix · Public other · Grades PK–PK
99 students · 288 m away
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale Prep
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,192 students · 668 m away
Bret R. Tarver Leadership Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
617 students · 1.2 km away
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
159 students · 1.2 km away
Marc T. Atkinson Middle School & Gifted Academy
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
205 students · 1.3 km away
Glenn L. Downs Social Sciences Academy
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
684 students · 1.6 km away
Cartwright Early Childhood Center
Phoenix · Public other · Grades PK–PK
193 students · 1.6 km away
John F. Long
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
641 students · 1.6 km away
Alhambra High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students · 1.8 km away
EAGLE College Prep Maryvale
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
293 students · 1.8 km away
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Shaw Butte School
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Frequently asked questions
Is James W. Rice Elementary School a good school?
James W. Rice Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #876 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James W. Rice Elementary School rank in Arizona?
James W. Rice Elementary School ranks #876 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #43970 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James W. Rice Elementary School?
James W. Rice Elementary School had 686 students in 2025.
Is James W. Rice Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
James W. Rice Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James W. Rice Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James W. Rice Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.