- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Carlos, AZ
Rice Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rice Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040696001656
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in San Carlos · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Carlos, AZ.
School address
District: San Carlos Unified District (4210) · Arizona
NCES ID 040696001656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Rice Elementary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040696001656 · San Carlos, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 15:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: San Carlos High School (433 students)
Rice Elementary School held near 655 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Rice Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rice Elementary School
673 students
- San Carlos Hig
San Carlos High School
433 students
- San Carlos Mid
San Carlos Middle School
295 students
- San Carlos Alt 37
San Carlos Alternative High School
37 students
What this shows Rice Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice Elementary School compares
Rice Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 68% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Arizona - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.0%
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
$18,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 98.5%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Rice Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for San Carlos Unified District (4210) reports $18,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| San Carlos Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| San Carlos Alternative High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rice Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in San Carlos
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice Elementary School
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Carlos, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Rice Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rice Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 98.5% of enrollment, in San Carlos, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in San Carlos?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Carlos, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in San Carlos Unified District (4210)?
Besides Rice Elementary School, San Carlos Unified District (4210) also operates San Carlos High School (433 students), San Carlos Middle School (295 students), and San Carlos Alternative High School (37 students). See the San Carlos Unified District (4210) district page for the complete list.