At a glance
Reported students
673
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Rice Elementary School: 673 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 579
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Rice Elementary School
Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in San Carlos. It is one of 5 current school records connected to San Carlos Unified District (4210). NCES reports 673 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are American Indian or Alaska Native (98.5%) and Asian (1.5%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rice Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native98.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Carlos Unified District (4210)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Carlos High School
High · Grades 06–12
433 reported students
San Carlos Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
295 reported students
San Carlos Alternative High School
Other · Grades KG–12
37 reported students
Shil Gozhoo Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near Rice Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Middle School Middle · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | 06–08 | 295 | 0.1 mi |
| Shil Gozhoo Academy Other · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | KG–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Biyaagozhoo Center Other · Gila County Regional School District (87600) | 03–12 | 10 | 1.6 mi |
| CVIT - San Carlos High School High · Cobre Valley Institute of Technology District (79391) | 09–12 | 0 | 4.2 mi |
| San Carlos High School High · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | 06–12 | 433 | 4.2 mi |
| San Carlos Alternative High School Other · San Carlos Unified District (4210) | KG–12 | 37 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rice Elementary School
What grades does Rice Elementary School serve?
Rice Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in San Carlos Unified District (4210).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School reported 673 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 579 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 673 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rice Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rice Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Carlos Unified District (4210) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Rice Elementary School in?
Rice Elementary School is part of San Carlos Unified District (4210), based in San Carlos, AZ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rice Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Carlos Middle School (0.1 mi), Shil Gozhoo Academy (0.1 mi), Biyaagozhoo Center (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.