Ruth Cherry Elementary

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Ruth Cherry Elementary ranks 2753 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ruth Cherry Elementary is a public elementary school located in Royse City, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 654. The school is part of the Royse City Independent School District, which is ranked 367 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past three years, Ruth Cherry Elementary has seen a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of African American and Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, has been below the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade reading proficiency rate was 32.58%, compared to the district's 50.43% and the state's 53.96%. When comparing Ruth Cherry Elementary's performance to other Texas elementary schools, the school's rankings for various student subgroups have been mixed, with the Gifted and Talented students performing well but the English Language Learners and Hispanic students struggling. Additionally, Ruth Cherry Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.29% to 47.12% over the past three years.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Royse City ISD, such as Miss May Vernon Elementary and Harry Herndon Elementary, Ruth Cherry Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores and lower rankings among Texas elementary schools. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 1680 out of 4578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 2749 out of 4647 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in academic performance relative to other schools in the state. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program has been a bright spot, with the school ranking in the top 1/3 of Texas elementary schools for this student subgroup.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1400 Fm 1777
Royse City, TX 75189

(972) 636-3301

District: Royse City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2753^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,895

Students who attend Ruth Cherry Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ouida Baley Middle
High:	Royse City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 654

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

Hispanic:

31.5%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruth Cherry Elementary ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ruth Cherry Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (31.5%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruth Cherry Elementary is 14.8, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Ruth Cherry Elementary employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruth Cherry Elementary is $9,895, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Royse City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Royse City Independent School District (Isd) 367^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ruth Cherry Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.82	1680^th	4578	63.3%
2022	51.16	2091^st	4581	54.4%
2023	40.73	2749^th	4647	40.8%
2024	41.00	2753^rd	4675	41.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	57.18	411^th	1004	59.1%
2023	26.95	887^th	1099	19.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	52.56	1336^th	3446	61.2%
2022	34.89	2508^th	3487	28.1%
2023	19.81	3248^th	3556	8.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.39	1863^rd	3799	51.0%
2022	51.11	1502^nd	3952	62.0%
2023	51.98	1529^th	4086	62.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.90	1964^th	4451	55.9%
2022	37.39	2997^th	4477	33.1%
2023	38.28	2996^th	4521	33.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.86	1760^th	4499	60.9%
2022	46.85	2346^th	4561	48.6%
2023	39.59	2816^th	4588	38.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	82.75	106^th	3006	96.5%
2022	76.66	303^rd	2958	89.8%
2023	68.10	956^th	2980	67.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.55	2924^th	4331	32.5%
2022	29.08	3567^th	4461	20.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	58.07	1582^nd	4498	64.8%
2022	52.97	2005^th	4563	56.1%
2023	43.02	2567^th	4585	44.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	24.38	2079^th	2444	14.9%
2022	45.17	1264^th	2421	47.8%
2023	40.88	1429^th	2443	41.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.54	1380^th	4329	68.1%
2022	42.96	2576^th	4376	41.1%
2023	34.57	3127^th	4401	28.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	35.59	2132^nd	3082	30.8%
2022	40.79	2006^th	3082	34.9%
2023	37.06	2124^th	3106	31.6%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Ruth Cherry Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	172	22	3	88	3	10	298
2022	201	37	4	119	4	17	382
2023	321	88	10	206	7	22	654

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 Ruth Cherry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	298	26.7	11.1	43.3
2022	382	29.0	13.1	47.1
2023	654	44.0	14.8	44.6

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 Ruth Cherry Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	298	26.7	11.1	43.3
2022	382	29.0	13.1	47.1
2023	654	44.0	14.8	44.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruth Cherry Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$701 (7.1%)	$9,194 (92.9%)	$9,895

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Ruth Cherry Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruth Cherry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Fm 1777	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3301	654	44	14.8	44.6%	321 (49.1%)	88 (13.5%)	206 (31.5%)	10 (1.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.4%)	41	2753^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	41.1%		40.7	2749^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.8%	4				40.5	41.6	32.6		39.9	49.7	40.0			20.5	$9,895	$701	$9,194
Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Fm 1777 Bulldog Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-9549	500	38	13.1	52.2%	240 (48.0%)	27 (5.4%)	215 (43.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	60.6	1562^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	66.6%		62.9	1461^st of 4647 public elementary schools	68.6%	101	42.1	55.6	16.7	39.7	46.4	52.1		55.2	56.4	56.2			27.4	$9,686	$715	$8,971
Education Center International Academy 3	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	201 N Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Education Center International Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 636-2600	129	10	12.6	36.4%	91 (70.5%)	6 (4.7%)	23 (17.8%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	56	1808^th of 4675 public elementary schools	61.3%		25.2	3680^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.8%	1872				80.0	57.1	40.0	71.4	33.3	42.9	50.0	71.4		10.0	$11,617	$1,533	$10,084
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2801 Fm 35	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3304	614	46	13.3	35.5%	272 (44.3%)	93 (15.1%)	199 (32.4%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	34 (5.5%)	61.7	1499^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.9%		67.9	1251^st of 4647 public elementary schools	73.1%	248	0.0	0.0		50.0	44.0	57.4		44.2	55.3	57.0			29.3	$8,439	$758	$7,681
Anita Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Erby Campbell Blvd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 636-3300	712	52	13.6	47.2%	339 (47.6%)	106 (14.9%)	221 (31.0%)	10 (1.4%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.4%)	57	1743^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	62.7%		60.4	1586^th of 4647 public elementary schools	65.9%	157	11.1	22.2	20.0	41.2	51.7	51.2		60.0	58.7	45.7			18.9	$8,512	$775	$7,737
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Royse City Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	3200 Fm 548 S	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 375-9672	220	21	10.3	28.2%	100 (45.5%)	39 (17.7%)	64 (29.1%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	53.9	1918^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.0%		80.9	735^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.2%	1183				39.0	50.0			42.4	54.4					$16,016	$679	$15,338
Miss May Vernon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Miss May Dr	Fate	75132	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 635-5006	735	57	12.8	35.5%	365 (49.7%)	110 (15.0%)	190 (25.9%)	23 (3.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.4%)	81.4	704^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.3	867^th of 4647 public elementary schools	81.3%	163				63.5	60.0	58.7		61.1	64.2	64.0			45.2	$8,490	$669	$7,820
Harry Herndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Blackland Rd	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Royse City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 721-8101	536	41	13.0	48.9%	214 (39.9%)	47 (8.8%)	246 (45.9%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.4%)	50.3	2141^st of 4675 public elementary schools	54.2%		54.4	1918^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.7%	223	0.0	46.2		50.0	51.3	52.7		39.5	43.3	40.2			23.9	$8,632	$634	$7,999
John & Barbara Roderick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1201 Cotton Gin Court	Royse City	75189	Rockwall County	Community Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 843-6000	678	44	15.3	51.5%	295 (43.5%)	86 (12.7%)	261 (38.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.4%)	40.3	2798^th of 4675 public elementary schools	40.1%					(n/a)				53.0	45.9	50.5		46.6	17.4	22.5			15.2
Billie Stevenson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	636 Stevenson Dr	Fate	75087	Rockwall County	Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 698-7474	751	39	19.1	19.6%	442 (58.9%)	110 (14.6%)	135 (18.0%)	27 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.4%)	74.9	947^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.7%		74.3	991^st of 4647 public elementary schools	78.7%	44				65.1	68.1	62.6	63.8	55.8	57.8	54.4	52.8	100.0	25.0	$9,237	$458	$8,779

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Cherry Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Ruth Cherry Elementary?

Students at Ruth Cherry Elementary are 49% White, 31% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Is Ruth Cherry Elementary a good school?

Ruth Cherry Elementary ranks 2753^rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Ruth Cherry Elementary in?

Royse City Independent School District (Isd)

What schools do graduates of Ruth Cherry Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ruth Cherry Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ouida Baley Middle
High : Royse City High School

How many students attend Ruth Cherry Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 654 students attended Ruth Cherry Elementary.

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