RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the San Carlos Unified District (4210) school district, located in San Carlos, AZ with about 939 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Rice Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rice Elementary School, located on San Carlos Avenue in San Carlos, Arizona, serves the educational needs of the local San Carlos Apache community. As a public school situated within the San Carlos Unified School District, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of young students in the region. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with an appreciation for the unique culture and heritage of its student body.
Beyond its classroom curriculum, Rice Elementary acts as a central hub for the San Carlos community. The school environment is focused on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and community involvement. By collaborating closely with families and tribal leaders, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a deep connection to their local roots.
For more information, contact Rice Elementary School at (928) 475-2315 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in San Carlos, AZ with about 939 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Carlos Unified District (4210)
- Total Students:
- 939
- Teachers:
- 64
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 939 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 98% of the student body.
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 98.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.