Rice Elementary

www.isd47.org/

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rice Elementary is a public school located in Rice, Minnesota, serving as part of the Sauk Rapids-Rice School District (ISD 47). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for their future educational journeys within the district.

As a community-centered institution, Rice Elementary emphasizes collaboration between staff, parents, and students to create an inclusive atmosphere. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Sauk Rapids-Rice district, the school works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical growth. For additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment, you can visit their official district website at [ISD47.org](http://ISD47.org).

357

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rice Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	11
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
327 (91.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Hispanic
11 (3.1%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools
Phone:	(320)393-2177
Website:	http://www.isd47.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 64