At a glance
Reported students
492
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
Richard L Rice School: 492 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 393
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Richard L Rice School
Richard L Rice School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Marlton. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Evesham Township School District. NCES reports 492 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 (60.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richard L Rice School
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White60.4%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black7.5%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.4%
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
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 Evesham Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robert B Jaggard School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
483 reported students
Helen L Beeler
Elementary · Grades KG–05
557 reported students
Marlton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
567 reported students
J Harold Van Zant
Elementary · Grades KG–05
621 reported students
Frances DeMasi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
332 reported students
Frances DeMasi Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
720 reported students
Public schools near Richard L Rice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlton Elementary Elementary · Evesham Township School District | KG–05 | 567 | 1.7 mi |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary Elementary · Medford Township School District | PK–05 | 371 | 1.8 mi |
| Robert B Jaggard School Elementary · Evesham Township School District | KG–05 | 483 | 2.4 mi |
| Kresson School Elementary · Voorhees Township School District | PK–05 | 527 | 2.6 mi |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School Elementary · Medford Township School District | PK–05 | 318 | 2.8 mi |
| Signal Hill School Elementary · Voorhees Township School District | KG–05 | 436 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard L Rice School
What grades does Richard L Rice School serve?
Richard L Rice School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evesham Township School District.
How many students attend Richard L Rice School?
Richard L Rice School reported 492 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 393 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard L Rice School?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 492 students and 39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard L Rice School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard L Rice School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evesham Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richard L Rice School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.7% 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 Richard L Rice School in?
Richard L Rice School is part of Evesham Township School District, based in Marlton, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard L Rice School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marlton Elementary (1.7 mi), Cranberry Pines Elementary (1.8 mi), Robert B Jaggard School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.