At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
734
Rice Elementary: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 303
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Rice Elementary
Rice Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Rice. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 White (91.6%) and multiracial (3.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rice Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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 0.8 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.6%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pleasantview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
734 reported students
Mississippi Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
808 reported students
Hillside Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
58 reported students
Sauk Rapids ECFE
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,055 reported students
Sauk Rapids-Rice Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
1,319 reported students
Public schools near Rice Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Public Schools Early Child Elementary · Royalton Public School District | PK–KG | 22 | 5.9 mi |
| Royalton Elementary Elementary · Royalton Public School District | PK–05 | 420 | 6.4 mi |
| Oak Ridge Early Learning Center Elementary · Sartell-St. Stephen School District | PK–KG | 288 | 6.9 mi |
| Riverview Intermediate School Elementary · Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 03–05 | 914 | 8.8 mi |
| Pine Meadow Primary School Elementary · Sartell-St. Stephen School District | 01–02 | 489 | 8.8 mi |
| Benton-Stearns Education Pioneers Elementary · Benton-Stearns Education District | KG–06 | 8 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rice Elementary
What grades does Rice Elementary serve?
Rice Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.
How many students attend Rice Elementary?
Rice Elementary reported 357 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 303 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rice Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 357 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rice Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rice Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rice Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rice Elementary in?
Rice Elementary is part of Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, based in Sauk Rapids, MN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rice Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Royalton Public Schools Early Child (5.9 mi), Royalton Elementary (6.4 mi), Oak Ridge Early Learning Center (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.