Rushville Elementary School East

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rushville Elementary School East is a public school located in Rushville, Indiana, serving students in the Rush County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational learning, personal growth, and character development. By emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young students for long-term academic success while encouraging a curiosity-driven approach to learning.

Beyond academics, Rushville Elementary School East places a significant emphasis on building a strong school community. The faculty and staff work to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that promotes social-emotional development, teamwork, and respect among students. Through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs, the institution strives to engage both students and families, ensuring that every child has the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential within the local community.

329

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

137.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rushville Elementary School East
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	7
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
301 (91.5 %)
Two or More
13 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.1 %)
Black
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Rush County Schools
Phone:	(765)938-1616
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 42

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 48