- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187003766
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #29 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks #29 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187003766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School grew from 760 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 040187003766 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
754 enr · 17.5:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School grew from 760 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 754
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
754 students
What this shows Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School reports 754 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School compares
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Arizona - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~754 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School
How many students attend Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School has 754 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 3% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
7.0% of students at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School?
Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School ranks #29 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides Robert J.C. Rice Elementary School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.