- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, 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 484347004946
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
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 near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice El ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Rice El held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484347004946 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Rice El held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.5 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
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 613
Rice El
613 students
What this shows Rice El reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice El compares
Rice El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,184
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.6%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Rice El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice El
How many students attend Rice El?
Rice El has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice El?
59.6% 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 White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
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 schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice El ranks #8 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Rice El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.