CUSHING EL
CUSHING EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CUSHING ISD school district, located in CUSHING, TX with about 271 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, CUSHING EL 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.
CUSHING ELementary School is a public PK–5 institution located in the small rural community of Cushing, Texas. As part of the Cushing Independent School District, the school serves as a central hub for the town’s educational efforts, focusing on providing a foundational learning environment for students in their early developmental years. The school reflects the tight-knit, community-oriented nature of the East Texas region, emphasizing smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that fosters academic growth and personal development.
Operating under the Cushing ISD umbrella, the school is dedicated to preparing students for their eventual transition into the district’s middle and high school programs. The campus maintains a commitment to core curriculum standards while utilizing the district’s online resources to keep parents and the community informed of school events, academic calendars, and district policies. For those seeking more specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular opportunities, or staff contact details, the official district website at [www.cushingisd.org](http://www.cushingisd.org) serves as the primary portal for communication.
For more information, contact CUSHING EL at (936) 326-4234 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CUSHING, TX 75760-0337
(936) 326-4234
http://www.cushingisd.org
CUSHING EL is a public Title I school in CUSHING, TX with about 271 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CUSHING ISD
- Total Students:
- 271
- Teachers:
- 16.91
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 271 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CUSHING EL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.