THOMAS J RUSK EL

THOMAS J RUSK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NACOGDOCHES ISD school district, located in NACOGDOCHES, TX with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, THOMAS J RUSK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Thomas J. Rusk Elementary is a public school located in Nacogdoches, Texas, serving as part of the Nacogdoches Independent School District. Situated on North Mound Street, the school is centrally located within the community and serves as a foundational institution for the district’s youngest learners. It is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters student growth, literacy, and foundational educational skills in alignment with the district's broader mission to prepare students for future academic success.

As a part of the Nacogdoches ISD, the school emphasizes a structured curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By focusing on essential core subjects and community engagement, Thomas J. Rusk Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can develop both socially and academically. Families and community members interested in specific programs, school calendars, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.nacisd.org.

For more information, contact THOMAS J RUSK EL at (936) 569-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

411 N MOUND ST
NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961-5035
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THOMAS J RUSK EL is a public Title I school in NACOGDOCHES, TX with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
NACOGDOCHES ISD
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
33.18
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 516 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.7%
Black or African American
33.7%
White
10.3%
Two or more races
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.