RUCKER EL

www.houstonisd.org

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rucker Elementary School, located in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), serves the educational needs of the community at 5201 Vinett St in Houston, Texas. As part of the largest school district in Texas, the school operates under the mission and administrative framework of HISD, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is situated in the southeastern part of Houston, acting as a neighborhood hub for families in the surrounding area.

Like other schools within the Houston Independent School District, Rucker Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school generally aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond by promoting academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. For specific details regarding current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) or contact the school administration directly.

394

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUCKER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	372
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
372 (94.4 %)
Black
12 (3.0 %)
White
6 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)845-7467
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	408
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUCKER EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	78
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUCKER EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	46.7%
Male	210	53.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - K