Cora L. Rice Elementary School

Posted: December 14, 2025

My experience with this school has been very positive. The teachers are caring, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping students succeed. The community feels welcoming and respectful, and communication with parents is clear and consistent. In the classroom, students are encouraged to learn, ask questions, and grow both academically and socially. Overall, it is a nurturing environment that makes families feel supported.

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Posted: December 13, 2025

Cora L Rice is well-organized, efficient, and filled with hard-working, motivated, and caring teachers and staff. The challenge for any school is the students it serves. Sadly, the school is among the district's least-performing schools. This is not for a lack of effort or care, but rather due to the challenges of educating a student mix still feeling the impact of the Covid-19 shutdown and "home schooling" (which did not work well at all) and many other social challenges (single-parent households, latchkey-kids, English as a second language, parental un- or under-employment, food insecurity, etc.). Schools (and this school) have resources and work very hard to address these needs and educate students, not all of whom are prepared to learn at their grade level.

Is it fair that the students do not have a better teacher-to-student ratio? No, but if the district lacks the funds to fill permanent positions, they must fill using substitutes who are not always a perfect fit. Is it fair that a well-prepared student may be in a classroom with some (or many) unprepared students? No, but even private schools have this issue; for enough money, you could probably find one filled only with top performers. But would your child be able to be enrolled there? Is it fair that schools seem slow to remove misbehaving students? No, but if there were zero tolerance and instant punishment for violations of the student code of conduct, would your own children be suspended? You'd be surprised.

As with anything with your children, you will get more out of Cora L Rice when you and your child(ren) put more in. Children must be taught at home to act appropriately and work hard. Reading and basic math should start early at home.

Posted: December 13, 2025

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Posted: October 17, 2025

This school was low key horrible. I got bullied so many times through prek-4th. Teachers were kool tho. My classmates were annyoing especially billy. The food was horrible too. Some of the school counselors didn't do anything really except telling parents when you ask them NOT TO. In conclusion don't go to this school if you want: your kid being bullied by seniors or classmates, high expectations, actual GOOD COUNSELING.

Posted: October 17, 2025

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Posted: February 8, 2019

Staff acts clueless when you have a complaint. The classrooms are not heated very well theyre so hot you will sweat while just sitting. My daughter even complains of headaches an tummy aches. I observed my daughters class one day for 2 hours and one little boy just layed on the floor and upon being asked to get up he said "Its cool down here" and the teacher wnet onwith her lesson. Meetings with teachers go with you notbeing heard. When there is an assembly the same old broken microphone will be used where it will just not work and you cant hear what anyone is saying. theyv had that one for the past 2 years. Parents will be in a hot overcrowded multipurpose room for duration of assembly. Your child may be punished unwillingly by aftercare staff or even lost on a school bus when supposed flyers went out the day before!

Posted: February 8, 2019

Posted: February 8, 2019

My daughter has been attending clr since PreK but her 4th grade teachers are not the most effective. They have no control over the students, no one communicates with you unless you show up to the school and speak with them in person. My daughters grade was slipping and I got no notification from her teacher. Upon having a meeting with the teacher nothing we discussed was changed. Materials that were handed out for stem fair werent used effectively with the students to keep them organized. I could go on and on but up until now her teachers were great this 4th grade year has proven to be so disheartening. In meeting with the Prinicipal she even told me she was having difficulty getting materials for her own daughter at another school but I think that just speaks to Prince Geroges County schools as a whole. I'm a product of schools in this same county and im completely disappointed in the treatment I've experienced this year from this school/staff.

Posted: February 8, 2019

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Posted: February 8, 2019

This school just doesn't deal with bullying! There was much better structure when Principal Turman was there.

Posted: March 13, 2018

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The few months my child has been there, it has been an adventure. The adjustment was rough, but we were able to push though. The only issue is class size. It is larger than I would like.

Posted: June 6, 2016

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Posted: June 6, 2016

Moved to a neighboring area and enrolled my child in KG. Principal Turman is always walking the school, which I can appreciate. I also see the VP always interacting with the teachers, smiling and happy throughout the day. The ladies in the front office are very professional and polite. Everyone does their jobs very well. I can say I had high expectations for my child's education, especially in PG county. I too was a PG county student K-12 and my experience overall was very mediocre. But don't leave it only up to the institute to educate your child, as parents we must involve ourselves. Get to know the school, the teachers, classmates...volunteer your time! My little one started in one teachers class (whom I wasn't so pleased with after viewing how she dealt with the class) and shortly after the school year began, thankfully upgraded to Ms. Davis, Ms. King, and Mrs. Major amazing class. I love those ladies and appreciate their hard work. I felt completely comfortable with leaving my child's developing young mind in their hands. If only I can take them with her as she progresses through her elementary years. The staff members that direct school buses and parents during drop off and pick ups are great! And let me not forget the countless staff members that I walk pass every morning and afternoon to see my child to class... they always speak "good morning" "hello" "enjoy your day" "have a good weekend"... and it continues always followed with a smile! Keep it up Cora Rice Elementary!!!!!!

Posted: February 16, 2014

This school gets bad rep because of the location however teachers and officials are very caring. School is new and easily accessible, we must not forget us as parents that need to complement school education.

Posted: December 4, 2013

This is a great school with great faculty. Gets a bad rap like everything in Prince George's County.

Posted: August 31, 2013

My children have been attending Cora L Rice elementary for the last two years. I could be no more happy with the staff there. It is indeed a family atmosphere. They truly look out for my children to strive.

Posted: August 31, 2013

As of the 2013-2014 school year all four of our children are attending Core L.Rice Elementary. For the last three school years I have entrusted this school with the education of my children. The staff keeps me well informed and on top of any issues. My children have received county level academic awards and continually land on the principal's honor roll list. With proper backing and attention from a child's loved ones at home and school there is no reason Cora L. Rice Elementary would not be ranked with top level public schools in the nation. Mr.Landers

Posted: July 3, 2013

Cora L Rice is the number 1 school for my kids. i NEVER seen a school full of wonderful staff thats cares for the student like if it was there own kids.

Posted: August 29, 2012

I feel that Cora L. Rice is this best school my son ever attend. All of the teachers are outstanding. We just need more parent involvement.