Rusk Elementary

Summary:

Rusk Elementary is a public elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 226 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 610 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rusk Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state on STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 30% to 48% in reading and 13% to 50% in math, significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but has been in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a low of 4,178 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021. Rusk's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education and Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the bottom half or quarter of Texas schools. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved academic outcomes.

Interestingly, nearby Zavala Elementary, Moreno Elementary, and Hillside Elementary generally outperform Rusk Elementary on STAAR assessments and have higher statewide rankings, despite also serving high percentages of students from low-income families. This suggests that Rusk Elementary may need to examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to identify and address the root causes of its persistent academic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3601 Copia St
       El Paso, TX  79930-4796


(915) 236-0475

District: El Paso Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3480th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,543 Help


Students who attend Rusk Elementary usually attend:

High:    Austin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
White:
3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.7% Help


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Compare Details Rusk Elementary ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rusk Elementary is 12.5, which is the 20th best among 42 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rusk Elementary is $15,543, which is the 5th highest among 42 elementary schools in the El Paso Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rusk Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

El Paso Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso Independent School District (Isd) 610th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rusk Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.90 2942nd 3465 15.1%
2005 42.34 2369th 3475 31.8%
2006 12.16 3340th 3476 3.9%
2007 12.42 3569th 3724 4.2%
2008 33.15 2993rd 3768 20.6%
2009 58.36 1802nd 3884 53.6%
2010 45.37 2564th 3937 34.9%
2011 41.79 2858th 4095 30.2%
2012 41.06 2830th 4206 32.7%
2013 47.51 2431st 4221 42.4%
2014 42.13 2797th 4260 34.3%
2015 23.45 3631st 4320 15.9%
2016 34.62 3084th 4286 28.0%
2017 18.13 3866th 4329 10.7%
2018 24.64 3545th 4359 18.7%
2019 38.41 2786th 4479 37.8%
2021 15.46 4178th 4578 8.7%
2022 41.64 2640th 4581 42.4%
2023 32.82 3229th 4647 30.5%
2024 29.26 3480th 4675 25.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.04 2320th 3226 28.1%
2019 60.06 1073rd 3333 67.8%
2021 31.98 2548th 3446 26.1%
2022 61.25 1035th 3487 70.3%
2023 67.86 799th 3556 77.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.54 3597th 3952 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.61 3898th 4264 8.6%
2019 41.28 2690th 4309 37.6%
2021 20.04 4029th 4451 9.5%
2022 54.17 1879th 4477 58.0%
2023 41.73 2748th 4521 39.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 82nd 112 26.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.90 3727th 4306 13.4%
2019 34.27 3048th 4348 29.9%
2021 11.43 4387th 4499 2.5%
2022 30.21 3411th 4561 25.2%
2023 33.22 3208th 4588 30.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.70 3095th 3106 0.4%
2019 23.96 2838th 3184 10.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 2695th 4240 36.4%
2019 50.96 1907th 4295 55.6%
2021 29.19 3430th 4331 20.8%
2022 69.30 876th 4461 80.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.72 3197th 4319 26.0%
2019 38.98 2724th 4357 37.5%
2021 25.22 3513th 4498 21.9%
2022 50.24 2161st 4563 52.6%
2023 33.70 3146th 4585 31.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.36 3296th 4168 20.9%
2019 42.77 2451st 4188 41.5%
2021 18.33 3987th 4329 7.9%
2022 47.12 2281st 4376 47.9%
2023 37.45 2927th 4401 33.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rusk Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 37 1 0 797 0 n/a n/a 0 835
1990 44 2 1 839 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1991 35 1 1 855 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1992 30 1 1 859 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1993 28 2 1 866 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1994 32 2 2 882 0 n/a n/a 0 918
1995 21 1 1 837 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1996 21 1 1 837 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1997 19 0 1 833 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1998 21 0 0 815 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 16 0 0 780 0 n/a n/a 0 796
2000 15 0 0 630 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2001 17 0 0 628 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 10 4 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2003 10 4 0 580 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2004 11 5 0 601 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 9 4 0 533 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 13 3 0 513 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 8 3 0 526 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2008 8 3 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 7 2 0 472 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2010 8 4 0 442 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 9 2 0 452 0 0 0 0 463
2012 6 2 0 450 2 0 0 0 460
2013 7 3 0 436 1 0 0 0 447
2014 5 3 0 395 2 0 0 0 405
2015 3 1 0 344 0 0 0 0 348
2016 4 2 0 327 0 0 0 0 333
2017 3 1 0 334 1 0 0 0 339
2018 3 0 0 293 1 6 0 0 303
2019 5 0 0 253 1 0 1 0 260
2020 4 0 0 224 1 0 0 0 229
2021 3 2 0 206 1 0 0 0 212
2022 2 0 0 236 1 0 0 0 239
2023 7 0 0 219 0 0 0 0 226

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rusk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 835 n/a n/a n/a
1990 886 50.0 17.7 n/a
1991 892 49.6 17.9 n/a
1992 891 50.8 17.5 91
1993 897 52.0 17.3 72.7
1994 918 52.1 17.6 81.6
1995 860 54.8 15.7 80
1996 860 54.8 15.7 80
1997 853 52.0 16.4 80.1
1998 836 55.0 15.2 84.3
1999 796 50.5 15.8 71
2000 645 49.2 13.1 91.2
2001 645 47.3 13.6 90.2
2002 594 44.2 13.4 91.8
2003 594 44.2 13.4 91.8
2004 617 45.1 13.7 92.9
2005 546 40.3 13.5 93.4
2006 529 35.7 14.8 92.2
2007 538 36.1 14.9 92.4
2008 503 35.1 14.3 94.2
2009 482 35.2 13.7 91.9
2010 455 33.9 13.3 88.4
2011 463 31.5 14.6 94.8
2012 460 31.0 14.8 93.5
2013 447 27.2 16.3 94.6
2014 405 27.8 14.5 94.6
2015 348 25.0 13.9 92.2
2016 333 24.0 13.8 97.6
2017 339 22.5 15.0 94.1
2018 303 22.1 13.6 94.4
2019 260 21.5 12.0 93.1
2020 229 22.3 10.2 93.4
2021 212 21.1 10.0 95.3
2022 239 17.6 13.5 92.9
2023 226 18.0 12.5 94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rusk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 835 n/a n/a n/a
1990 886 50.0 17.7 n/a
1991 892 49.6 17.9 n/a
1992 891 50.8 17.5 91
1993 897 52.0 17.3 72.7
1994 918 52.1 17.6 81.6
1995 860 54.8 15.7 80
1996 860 54.8 15.7 80
1997 853 52.0 16.4 80.1
1998 836 55.0 15.2 84.3
1999 796 50.5 15.8 71
2000 645 49.2 13.1 91.2
2001 645 47.3 13.6 90.2
2002 594 44.2 13.4 91.8
2003 594 44.2 13.4 91.8
2004 617 45.1 13.7 92.9
2005 546 40.3 13.5 93.4
2006 529 35.7 14.8 92.2
2007 538 36.1 14.9 92.4
2008 503 35.1 14.3 94.2
2009 482 35.2 13.7 91.9
2010 455 33.9 13.3 88.4
2011 463 31.5 14.6 94.8
2012 460 31.0 14.8 93.5
2013 447 27.2 16.3 94.6
2014 405 27.8 14.5 94.6
2015 348 25.0 13.9 92.2
2016 333 24.0 13.8 97.6
2017 339 22.5 15.0 94.1
2018 303 22.1 13.6 94.4
2019 260 21.5 12.0 93.1
2020 229 22.3 10.2 93.4
2021 212 21.1 10.0 95.3
2022 239 17.6 13.5 92.9
2023 226 18.0 12.5 94.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rusk Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (10.5%) $10,571 (89.5%) $11,811
2020 $2,322 (15.9%) $12,241 (84.1%) $14,563
2021 $3,067 (19.7%) $12,475 (80.3%) $15,543

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rusk Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2786th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3229th of 4647 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)2126
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)5819
 39%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4941
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)420
 42%
   3rd Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4331
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)470
 47%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2725
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)5048
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4850
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)6352
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4544
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)1133
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))3336
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)2033
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))2920
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)2741
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)4541
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rusk Elementary)2922
 7%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso Independent School District (Isd))4834
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260226
 13.1%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic253219
 13.4%
Pacific Islander00
White57
 40%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%94.7%
 1.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Rusk Elementary.

Students who attend Rusk Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Austin High School

Rusk Elementary ranks 3480th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Rusk Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.


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