GW BRADFORD PRI

www.ruskisd.net

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Rusk Primary School, located at 440 Collins Street in Rusk, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Rusk Independent School District. Dedicated to the early development of students, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional learning for its youngest learners. By emphasizing fundamental skills and a positive school culture, the primary school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of Rusk ISD, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. Through its official website, http://www.ruskisd.net, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing essential resources, district updates, and information regarding campus activities. As an integral part of the local Rusk community, Rusk Primary School works to ensure that students receive the specialized attention necessary to build a strong educational foundation in their formative years.

376

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GW BRADFORD PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	61
Black	56
Two or More	28

White
231 (61.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (16.2 %)
Black
56 (14.9 %)
Two or More
28 (7.4 %)

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:	RUSK ISD
Phone:	(903)683-6106
Website:	http://www.ruskisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 84

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 169