District Overview
Nestled in a rural distant setting within the greater Corsicana metropolitan area, Rice Independent School District (Rice ISD) serves as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to community-centered education. Headquartered at 1302 SW McKinney St in Rice, Texas, the district operates three school campuses that deliver a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Rice ISD serves a diverse student body of 1,105 learners, comprising a predominant Hispanic student population alongside White, African American, and multiracial demographics, creating an inclusive and culturally rich environment across its elementary, middle, and high school grades.

Supporting this student population is a dedicated workforce of over 286 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional core includes nearly 143 full-time teachers alongside 15 instructional aides, maintained by a strong operational backbone of over 128 support staff members. This robust staffing profile fosters low student-to-teacher engagement, allowing educators to offer individualized attention, targeted interventions, and strong academic guidance. For parents, prospective students, and education researchers seeking a well-resourced, close-knit public school system in North-Central Texas, Rice ISD combines small-town community values with comprehensive educational services, with further details available on the district's official website.
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Total Schools
1,105
Total Students
142.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICE ISD
Demographic Student Count
White224
Hispanic837
Black21
Two or More21
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    837 (75.7%)
  • White
    224 (20.3%)
  • Black
    21 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RICE ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,105*
Teachers (FTE):142.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in RICE ISD
Found 3 Schools