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.
TYLER, TX 75703
(903) 262-2555
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
- 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
* 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 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.