RUSH EL

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rush Elementary School is a public school located in Lubbock, Texas, serving students as part of the Lubbock Independent School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, social development, and preparation for future academic success.

The school is known for its commitment to the local community, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. It typically offers various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the Lubbock ISD system, Rush Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while integrating district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy rates, closing achievement gaps, and utilizing technology to enhance the overall classroom experience.

309

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSH EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	170
Black	30
Asian	14
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
170 (55.0 %)
White
85 (27.5 %)
Black
30 (9.7 %)
Asian
14 (4.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
American Indian
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:	LUBBOCK ISD
Phone:	(806)219-6700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 29

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUSH EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUSH EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	42.7%
Male	177	57.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)