RUSK EL

RUSK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RUSK ISD school district, located in RUSK, TX with about 313 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 3rd 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 24 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 is a public primary school located in Rusk, Texas, serving as a key component of the Rusk Independent School District. Situated on North Henderson Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive small-town environment. As part of the Rusk ISD, the campus aims to align with district-wide goals of fostering student success, community engagement, and the preparation of children for their future academic endeavors.

For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary learning. By maintaining an active presence through the district’s website, RUSK ELementary provides parents with access to essential resources, school news, and information regarding curriculum standards. The institution plays a vital role in the social and intellectual landscape of Cherokee County, striving to uphold the educational standards expected within the Texas public school system while addressing the specific needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact RUSK EL at (903) 683-2595 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

300 N HENDERSON ST
RUSK, TX 75785-1122
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RUSK EL is a public Title I school in RUSK, TX with about 313 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RUSK ISD
Total Students:
313
Teachers:
24.86
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
2nd Grade
3rd 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 313 students

White
65.2%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Black or African American
12.5%
Two or more races
5.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.