At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 287
357
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
33%-14.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
RICE ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in RICE, Minnesota. The school enrolls 357 students. It is part of the SAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSAUK RAPIDS-RICE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County27009
CityRICE
ZIP56367
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID273288001433
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment357
White91.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.1%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.6%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.