RICE EL

RICE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TYLER ISD school district, located in TYLER, TX with about 626 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, RICE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 at 5215 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, Texas, is a public school serving the Tyler Independent School District. It is situated in a well-established area of South Tyler, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades. As part of the Tyler ISD, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and social-emotional development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success in middle and high school.

The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing strong partnerships between faculty, students, and local families. By offering a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, RICE ELementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. It remains a key institution within the Tyler community, dedicated to providing a nurturing space that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact RICE EL at (903) 262-2555 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5215 OLD BULLARD RD
TYLER, TX 75703
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RICE EL is a public Title I school in TYLER, TX with about 626 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
TYLER ISD
Total Students:
626
Teachers:
38.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 626 students

White
46.8%
Black or African American
26.0%
Hispanic/Latino
16.0%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.4%
Male
54.6%

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.