Rice Lake Elementary School Maple Grove Updates &amp; FAQs (2026 List)

About Rice Lake Elementary School

Rice Lake Elementary School is a public school in Maple Grove, Minnesota, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 550 students and keeps the student-teacher ratio close to 17:1. This lets teachers give each student their full attention and tailor their lessons to their needs. Rice Lake Elementary focuses on a well-rounded academic program that includes strong instruction in math, reading, and science, as well as technology integration and STEAM-focused projects. The school has a diverse student body, with about 25% of students being minorities. This makes for an open and cooperative environment. Recent data shows that Rice Lake Elementary students are better than average at Math and English Language Arts, which shows that they are consistently doing well in school. Funding per student is in line with district averages, which makes sure that all students have access to good resources, classroom supplies, and extracurricular activities. Rice Lake Elementary is in a neighborhood that is good for families, and the median home prices show that Maple Grove is a stable community. The school gets a lot of support from parents and the community. The school is known for being academically challenging, having a supportive environment, and being dedicated to helping students grow.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 45%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 45% in Reading.

37

Full-time Teachers

16 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

604

Total Students

$74666

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 53%

Asian 7.8%

Hispanic 8.6%

Black 19.3%

Two+ Races 11.2%

Native Am. 1%

White

53%

Asian

7.8%

Hispanic

8.6%

Black

19.3%

Two+ Races

11.2%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604

47.8%

289 Female

52.2%

315 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

588 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rice Lake Elementary School Contact Information

Address

13755 89TH AVE N, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369

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Phone

(763) 420-4220

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Website

https://rl.district279.org/

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:22 a.m. to 3:52 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Beginning in the 2026–27 school year, Rice Lake Elementary in Maple Grove will have to deal with new district attendance boundaries. Families can use a tool to find their address and see what school their kids will be going to. The changes are meant to balance enrollment, manage building capacity, and respond to population growth in the area, which will affect many Maple Grove families.

FAQ

Q1. Does Rice Lake Elementary School have programs for kids after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of after-school programs, such as arts, sports, and academic enrichment.

Q2. What languages can students at Rice Lake Elementary learn?

Ans. As part of its world language program, the school teaches Spanish to students starting in elementary school.

Q3. Do students at Rice Lake Elementary get rides to and from school?

Ans. Yes, students who live within the district's transportation boundaries can take the school bus.

Q4. Does Rice Lake Elementary have services for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school offers special education help, such as individualized education plans (IEPs) and other services that go along with them.

Q5. Is there a library or media center at Rice Lake Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books, digital resources, and technology to help students learn.

Q6. What kinds of clubs can students join outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs like art, music, robotics, and programs that teach them how to be leaders.

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

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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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