Rice Elementary School

San Carlos Unified District (4210)
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
642 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
642
Total Students
45.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    639 (99.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: San Carlos Unified District (4210)
Phone: (928)475-4837
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 112
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 112
Gender Ratio