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Rice Elementary School

Summary:

Rice Elementary School is a public elementary school located in San Carlos, Arizona, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 642 students. The school is part of the San Carlos Unified District, which is ranked 538 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rice Elementary School stands out from nearby schools like Copper Rim Elementary School in several key ways. Over 99% of its students identify as Native American, a significantly higher percentage than the more diverse racial compositions of other local schools. Academically, Rice Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arizona, with only 5-9% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, far below state and district averages. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty community, with over 86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite higher spending per student at Rice Elementary compared to Copper Rim Elementary, the academic performance remains significantly lower, suggesting that increased funding alone may not be the solution. The challenges faced by Rice Elementary appear to be reflective of broader systemic issues within the San Carlos Unified District, which will likely require a comprehensive approach to address the school's consistently low performance and lack of diversity.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 San Carlos Avenue
       San Carlos, AZ  85550

(928) 475-4837

District: San Carlos Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,701 Help


Students who attend Rice Elementary School usually attend:

High:    San Carlos High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
99.5%
Asian:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rice Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (99.5%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Elementary School is $13,701.
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Rank History for Rice Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 0.61 1060th 1062 0.2%
2010 0.79 1087th 1090 0.3%
2011 0.37 1072nd 1075 0.3%
2012 0.93 1138th 1141 0.3%
2013 1.25 1150th 1158 0.7%
2014 0.81 1077th 1079 0.2%
2016 5.72 1070th 1079 0.8%
2017 2.72 1106th 1106 0.0%
2018 2.78 1108th 1109 0.1%
2019 1.20 1039th 1039 0.0%
2021 9.82 1206th 1226 1.6%
2022 1.44 1000th 1000 0.0%
2023 6.89 1242nd 1245 0.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.05 1145th 1201 4.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.07 820th 820 0.0%
2023 8.57 1112th 1116 0.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.19 1022nd 1023 0.1%
2021 11.66 1183rd 1219 3.0%
2023 7.46 1213th 1219 0.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.27 1031st 1032 0.1%
2021 9.91 1204th 1220 1.3%
2023 6.34 1215th 1216 0.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rice Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.87 62nd 62 0.0%
2019 4.31 20th 20 0.0%
2021 30.08 477th 654 27.1%
2023 7.21 217th 219 0.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rice Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 0 0 0 0 455 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 1 0 0 0 442 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 4 4 4 4 4 n/a n/a 0 20
2002 0 0 0 0 359 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 0 0 0 0 359 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 0 0 0 0 338 n/a n/a 0 338
2005 0 0 0 0 302 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 0 0 0 1 284 n/a n/a 0 285
2007 0 0 0 0 267 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 2 0 0 0 274 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 0 0 0 0 276 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 0 0 0 0 283 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 3 0 0 0 900 2 0 0 905
2012 2 0 0 1 858 3 1 0 865
2013 2 1 1 3 866 5 0 0 878
2014 1 0 0 0 932 5 3 0 941
2015 0 0 0 3 965 5 2 0 975
2016 0 0 0 0 987 5 2 0 994
2017 0 0 4 0 1019 6 2 0 1031
2018 0 0 3 6 922 5 3 0 939
2019 0 0 1 0 824 2 2 0 829
2020 0 0 1 3 761 2 3 0 770
2021 0 0 0 1 634 2 0 0 637
2022 0 0 1 0 577 1 0 0 579
2023 0 0 3 0 639 0 0 0 642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rice Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
2000 443 30.0 14.8 n/a
2001 20 24.0 0.8 n/a
2002 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2003 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2004 338 30.0 11.3 99.1
2005 302 26.0 11.6 n/a
2006 285 30.0 9.5 0.7
2007 267 23.0 11.6 91.8
2008 276 19.0 14.5 4.7
2009 276 18.5 14.9 84.1
2010 283 20.0 14.1 98.9
2011 905 n/a n/a 99.7
2012 865 53.0 16.3 99.7
2013 878 60.0 14.6 n/a
2014 941 65.0 14.4 n/a
2015 975 63.0 15.4 0
2016 994 64.0 15.5 n/a
2017 1031 63.0 16.3 64.3
2018 939 64.0 14.6 78
2019 829 55.0 15.0 77.9
2020 770 54.0 14.2 86.9
2021 637 50.0 12.7 86.8
2022 579 48.0 12.0 86.7
2023 642 45.0 14.2 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rice Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 455 28.0 16.3 n/a
2000 443 30.0 14.8 n/a
2001 20 24.0 0.8 n/a
2002 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2003 359 29.0 12.4 n/a
2004 338 30.0 11.3 99.1
2005 302 26.0 11.6 n/a
2006 285 30.0 9.5 0.7
2007 267 23.0 11.6 91.8
2008 276 19.0 14.5 4.7
2009 276 18.5 14.9 84.1
2010 283 20.0 14.1 98.9
2011 905 n/a n/a 99.7
2012 865 53.0 16.3 99.7
2013 878 60.0 14.6 n/a
2014 941 65.0 14.4 n/a
2015 975 63.0 15.4 0
2016 994 64.0 15.5 n/a
2017 1031 63.0 16.3 64.3
2018 939 64.0 14.6 78
2019 829 55.0 15.0 77.9
2020 770 54.0 14.2 86.9
2021 637 50.0 12.7 86.8
2022 579 48.0 12.0 86.7
2023 642 45.0 14.2 86.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rice Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,632 (31.9%) $2,158 (14.9%) $11,423 (78.7%) $5,932 (40.9%) $1,791 (12.3%) $7,723 (53.2%) $14,513
2020 $2,175 (22.5%) $604 (6.2%) $4,954 (51.2%) $6,530 (67.5%) $359 (3.7%) $6,889 (71.3%) $9,668
2021 $2,638 (22.8%) $645 (5.6%) $5,920 (51.1%) $8,041 (69.4%) $258 (2.2%) $8,299 (71.7%) $11,582
2022 $2,716 (19.8%) $727 (5.3%) $6,160 (45.0%) $9,983 (72.9%) $274 (2.0%) $10,258 (74.9%) $13,701

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1039th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1242nd of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students829642
 22.6%
African American00
American Indian824639
 22.5%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White00
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.9%86.9%
 9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rice Elementary School

Students at Rice Elementary School are 100% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Rice Elementary School.

Students who attend Rice Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : San Carlos High School


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