RUSHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST

Rushville Elementary School West is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rush County Schools school district, located in Rushville, IN with about 357 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 22 teachers, Rushville Elementary School West 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.

Rushville Elementary School West, located at 410 W 16th Street in Rushville, Indiana, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As part of the Rush County Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grade levels, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and engaging extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic focus, Rushville Elementary West emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school aims to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is respected and every student is encouraged to reach their individual potential. By focusing on core competencies like literacy and mathematics, while also promoting character development and responsible citizenship, the school strives to equip its students with the necessary tools to become productive members of the Rushville community and beyond.

For more information, contact Rushville Elementary School West at (765) 938-1509 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
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RUSHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST is a public Title I school in Rushville, IN with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
22
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 357 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUSHVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WEST is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.2%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
1.1%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.