Rice Lake Elementary

www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/rice-lake-e

687 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Rice Lake Elementary is a public school located in Lino Lakes, Minnesota, serving as part of the Centennial School District (ISD 12). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its pupils. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

The school places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure student success. By utilizing modern instructional practices and maintaining a focus on individual student needs, Rice Lake Elementary strives to prepare its children for future academic transitions. The school’s administration and staff work collaboratively to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as responsible and respectful members of the school community.

687

Total Students

40.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rice Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	33
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
559 (81.4%)
Two or More
40 (5.8%)
Asian
36 (5.2%)
Hispanic
33 (4.8%)
Black
17 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Centennial Public School District
Phone:	(763)792-5700
Website:	http://www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/rice-lake-e
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 98

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 148