School Overview
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.
254
Total Students
20.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUSHING EL
Demographic Student Count
White178
Hispanic50
Black8
Two or More16
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    178 (70.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    50 (19.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (6.3 %)
  • Black
    8 (3.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: CUSHING ISD
Phone: (936)326-4890
Website: http://elementary.cushingisd.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 172
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CUSHING EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten27
Kindergarten28
Grade 137
Grade 242
Grade 334
Grade 441
Grade 545
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CUSHING EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12448.8%
Male13051.2%