- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rice, TX
Rice El
Federal NCES profile for Rice El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483696004114
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rice · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Rice El grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 483696004114 · Rice, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 18.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice H S (340 students)
Rice El grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rice El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rice El
444 students
- Rice H S
Rice H S
340 students
- Rice Intermedi
Rice Intermediate/Middle School
321 students
What this shows Rice El reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice El compares
Rice El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.5%
White 19.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Rice El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rice Isd reports $11,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Intermediate/Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice El
How many students attend Rice El?
Rice El has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice El?
76.7% of students at Rice El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice El?
The largest demographic group at Rice El is Hispanic or Latino at 77.5% of enrollment, in Rice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice El?
Rice El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rice El rank among public schools in Rice?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rice, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rice Isd?
Besides Rice El, Rice Isd also operates Rice H S (340 students) and Rice Intermediate/Middle School (321 students). See the Rice Isd district page for the complete list.