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Riggs Elementary School

6930 S SEVILLE BLVD W GILBERT AZ 85298

Top 10% School in Arizona

Ranked 38 of 246 in Arizona

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About Riggs Elementary School

Riggs Elementary School is a member of the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) in Gilbert, Arizona, which is one of the strongest school districts in Arizona. CUSD holds an “A” rating with the Arizona Department of Education and has been named the "Best of the Best School District in the East Valley" multiple times. Gilbert families are happy to call this community home, enjoying a safe, thriving community with average rents between $1,445 - $2,361.

?Riggs Elementary students enjoy strong programming in reading and math as a school district, outstanding resources, and dedicated teachers. The culture on campus promotes a nourished space for learners, making Riggs Elementary one of the best elementary schools in Arizona!

Riggs Elementary School Contact Information

Address

6930 S SEVILLE BLVD W GILBERT AZ 85298

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Phone

(480) 224-3400

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 63%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 63% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
800
Total Students
$64741
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 38 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Riggs Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.6%
Asian 2.3%
Hispanic 18.8%
Black 1.8%
Two+ Races 6.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
69.6%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic
18.8%
Black
1.8%
Two+ Races
6.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 800
50.1%
401 Female
49.9%
399 Male

Student Population

800 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

758 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riggs Elementary, 2025 School of Excellence, is focused on growth and a commitment to decreasing the number of students below benchmark by 5%.

FAQ

Q1: What time does Riggs Elementary School begin and end school?

A1: Students come to school at 8:30 and dismissal is at 3:00 pm. There are early dismissal times for parent-teacher conferences and the last day of school.


Q2: In what ways does Riggs Elementary School promote student leadership?

A2: A culture of leadership is built among school students with opportunities for students to be leaders in classrooms and the school community, promoting responsibility and pride.


Q3: Are there any attendance policies at Riggs Elementary School?

A3: Parents notify the school of the students to be absent, and the school follows state law for attendance policies.


Q4: Does Riggs Elementary School offer enrichment programs?

A4: Yes, Riggs Elementary School has enrichment programs for the students outside of the curriculum.


Q5: In what ways does Riggs Elementary School communicate with the parents?

A5: They should use newsletters, emails, and at the school conference to provide parents with information on their child's progress and school information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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