Riggs Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gilbert, Arizona 85298 · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
#172 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#10684 of 50,301 nationally
About Riggs Elementary
Riggs Elementary is a public elementary located in Gilbert, in the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 770 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 172nd of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 770.
There are 64 schools in Gilbert; Riggs Elementary ranks 24th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)68%
- Reading proficiency (30%)71%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 Riggs Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Riggs Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Willie & Coy Payne Jr. High
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,171 students · 1.6 km away
Chandler Traditional Academy-Freedom
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students · 2.0 km away
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
Queen Creek · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,816 students · 2.7 km away
Charlotte Patterson Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
753 students · 2.8 km away
Dr. Gary and Annette Auxier Elementary School
Queen Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students · 3.1 km away
Benjamin Franklin Charter School - Power
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
565 students · 3.2 km away
Bridges Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades K–6
770 students · 3.5 km away
American Leadership Academy Gilbert South K-6
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
396 students · 3.7 km away
Newell Barney College Preparatory School
Queen Creek · Public middle · Grades 5–8
129 students · 4.2 km away
Basha High School
Chandler · Public high · Grades 6–12
2,826 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Richard B Wilson Jr School
Oro Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
770 students
Bridges Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades K–6
770 students
Collier Elementary School
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
Cesar Chavez Elementary
San Luis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
766 students
C E Rose Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
766 students
John S McCain III Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
777 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riggs Elementary a good school?
Riggs Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 70.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #172 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 Riggs Elementary rank in Arizona?
Riggs Elementary ranks #172 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #10684 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riggs Elementary?
Riggs Elementary had 770 students in 2025.
Is Riggs Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Riggs Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Riggs Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riggs Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.