- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rosemead, CA
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rice (Eldridge) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061494001893
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of California schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Rosemead · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for California
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA.
School address
District: Garvey Elementary · California
NCES ID 061494001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 061494001893 · Rosemead, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 24.3:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students)
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garvey (Richar
Garvey (Richard) Intermediate
661 students
- Monterey Vista
Monterey Vista Elementary
542 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elementary
439 students
- Bitely (Arlene
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
409 students
- Emerson (Ralph
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
390 students
- This school
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
291 students
What this shows Rice (Eldridge) Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice (Eldridge) Elementary compares
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in California - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,518
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.1%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Garvey Elementary reports $23,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice (Eldridge) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Vista Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bitely (Arlene) Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice (Eldridge) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Rosemead
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mildred B. Janson Elementary
Standard public school
575 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Emma W. Shuey Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Encinita Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Emerson (Ralph Waldo) Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Savannah Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice (Eldridge) Elementary
How many students attend Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rosemead, CA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is 24.3:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
63.3% of students at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rice (Eldridge) Elementary is Asian at 55.7% of enrollment, in Rosemead, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice (Eldridge) Elementary?
Rice (Eldridge) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 (Eldridge) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rosemead?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice (Eldridge) Elementary ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Rosemead, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rosemead on the city page.
What other schools are in Garvey Elementary?
Besides Rice (Eldridge) Elementary, Garvey Elementary also operates Garvey (Richard) Intermediate (661 students), Monterey Vista Elementary (542 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (439 students). See the Garvey Elementary district page for the complete list.