- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marlton, NJ
Richard L Rice School
Federal NCES profile for Richard L Rice School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340489006065
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard L Rice School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Marlton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard L Rice School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L Rice School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Marlton, NJ.
School address
District: Evesham Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340489006065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Richard L Rice School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 340489006065 · Marlton, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 13.3:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlton Middle (744 students)
Richard L Rice School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Richard L Rice School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlton Middle
Marlton Middle
744 students
- Frances Demasi
Frances Demasi Middle School
720 students
- J Harold Van Z
J Harold Van Zant
621 students
- Marlton Elemen
Marlton Elementary
567 students
- Helen L Beeler
Helen L Beeler
557 students
- This school
Richard L Rice School
492 students
What this shows Richard L Rice School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard L Rice School compares
Richard L Rice School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Richard L Rice School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evesham Township School District reports $21,584 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard L Rice School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Demasi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Harold Van Zant | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helen L Beeler | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard L Rice School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard L Rice School
How many students attend Richard L Rice School?
Richard L Rice School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marlton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard L Rice School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard L Rice School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard L Rice School?
4.2% of students at Richard L Rice School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard L Rice School?
The largest demographic group at Richard L Rice School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Marlton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard L Rice School?
Richard L Rice School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Richard L Rice School rank among public schools in Marlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard L Rice School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Marlton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marlton on the city page.
What other schools are in Evesham Township School District?
Besides Richard L Rice School, Evesham Township School District also operates Marlton Middle (744 students), Frances Demasi Middle School (720 students), and J Harold Van Zant (621 students). See the Evesham Township School District district page for the complete list.