- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rice, TX
Rice H S
Federal NCES profile for Rice H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483696008005
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rice · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice H S has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rice, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Rice H S grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 483696008005 · Rice, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.6:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice El (444 students)
Rice H S grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 328 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rice H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice El
Rice El
444 students
- This school
Rice H S
340 students
- Rice Intermedi
Rice Intermediate/Middle School
321 students
What this shows Rice H S reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice H S compares
Rice H S 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 23.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Rice H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rice Intermediate/Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice H S'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 high 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice H S
How many students attend Rice H S?
Rice H S has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rice, TX. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice H S is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 H S?
66.1% of students at Rice H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice H S?
The largest demographic group at Rice H S is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Rice, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice H S?
Rice H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Rice?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice H S ranks #1 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 H S, Rice Isd also operates Rice El (444 students) and Rice Intermediate/Middle School (321 students). See the Rice Isd district page for the complete list.