RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY

rl.district279.org/

623 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rice Lake Elementary is a public school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Osseo Area School District (District 279). The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. As part of a large and diverse district, Rice Lake utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while offering various extracurricular activities to encourage student engagement and personal interests.

The school is deeply integrated into the Maple Grove community, often partnering with families to create a collaborative educational experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices, Rice Lake emphasizes the use of technology and differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, and administrative policies, you can visit their official website at [http://www.district279.org/elem/rl/](http://www.district279.org/elem/rl/).

623

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICE LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	61
Black	152
Asian	38
Two or More	77
American Indian	3

White
292 (46.9%)
Black
152 (24.4%)
Two or More
77 (12.4%)
Hispanic
61 (9.8%)
Asian
38 (6.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)420-4220
Website:	http://rl.district279.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	623
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 91

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 123