RUSK EL
RUSK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 303 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 22 teachers, RUSK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
RUSK ELementary School, located at 3601 Copia Street in El Paso, Texas, is a part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in a historically established area of the city. As an elementary campus, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic journey, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies within a supportive classroom environment.
The school is deeply integrated into the Central El Paso community, reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of the region. Through its official website, RUSK ELementary keeps families informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and school-specific programs designed to foster student success and character development. By leveraging resources provided by EPISD, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, students, and parents work together to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact RUSK EL at (915) 587-2580 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79930-4796
(915) 587-2580
http://rusk.episd.org
RUSK EL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 22.14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RUSK EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.0%
- White
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.