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Why Choose Rice Lake Elementary

Rice Lake Elementary School is a neighborhood public elementary school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving more than 650 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. Rice Lake combines strong academic support with hands-on learning experiences that keep students engaged, challenged and connected.

At Rice Lake, students benefit from:

  • Academic instruction aligned to Minnesota standards

  • Small-group support and individualized interventions

  • C4 programming focused on Challenge, Create, Construct and Connect

  • A positive schoolwide culture built on respect and responsibility

  • Leadership and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom

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Academic support and C4 programming

Rice Lake provides targeted academic support to help each student grow and succeed. Small-group instruction and differentiated learning opportunities ensure students are both supported and challenged.

Through C4 programming — Challenge, Create, Construct and Connect — students engage in hands-on, creative and collaborative learning experiences rooted in STEM and real-world problem-solving.

Opportunities to explore

Students at Rice Lake have access to enrichment and leadership opportunities beyond the classroom, including:

  • Band, choir and orchestra
  • Buddy classrooms
  • Rice Lake TV
  • D.A.R.E.
  • Fifth Grade Chorus
  • Chess Club
  • Safety Patrol
  • Schoolwide plays

These experiences support creativity, collaboration and student leadership beyond the classroom.

A safe and positive school climate

Rice Lake promotes a positive school culture centered on its theme: Roadrunners Value Respect, Learning and Responsibility.

Students are recognized for demonstrating positive behaviors throughout the school day. Clear expectations and consistent routines support a safe and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially.

Family and community partnerships

Rice Lake benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Organization that supports family engagement events throughout the year, including Turkey Bingo, Family Dance, Fun Run, Super Kids Day and book fairs.

Students and staff also contribute to the community through service projects that benefit CROSS food shelf.

Family involvement and community partnerships play an important role in strengthening the Rice Lake school community.