Rusk Elementary

Public 2-3

300 N Henderson St
Rusk, TX 75785-1122

(903) 683-2595

District: Rusk Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,234

Students who attend Rusk Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Rusk J H
High:	Rusk High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 288

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.8%

Hispanic:

22.6%

African American:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%

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Student Body

Compare Details Rusk Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rusk Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rusk Elementary is 11.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Rusk Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Rusk Elementary employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rusk Elementary is $12,234, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Rusk Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rusk Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rusk Independent School District (Isd) 370^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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	Total
1988	293	85	2	23	n/a	n/a	n/a	403
1989	274	85	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	378
1990	326	89	0	19	3	n/a	n/a	437
1991	309	89	0	14	3	n/a	n/a	415
1992	317	86	0	20	2	n/a	n/a	425
1993	316	79	1	21	1	n/a	n/a	418
1994	308	66	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	394
1995	293	71	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	396
1996	293	71	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	396
1997	331	74	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	434
1998	326	68	1	32	2	n/a	n/a	429
1999	371	65	3	40	6	n/a	n/a	485
2000	353	81	2	38	5	n/a	n/a	479
2001	351	73	2	45	4	n/a	n/a	475
2002	314	65	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	427
2003	314	65	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	427
2004	213	46	4	20	1	n/a	n/a	284
2005	215	34	3	26	3	n/a	n/a	281
2006	215	39	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	295
2007	200	38	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	278
2008	195	45	0	36	1	n/a	n/a	277
2009	212	51	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	294
2010	241	57	2	38	0	n/a	n/a	338
2011	238	55	0	47	1	0	3	344
2012	249	60	0	53	1	0	11	374
2013	241	49	1	51	0	0	11	353
2014	215	36	0	59	2	0	10	322
2015	213	43	0	55	1	0	8	320
2016	219	45	0	56	0	0	12	332
2017	208	33	0	60	0	0	12	313
2018	204	39	0	54	0	0	16	313
2019	190	35	1	42	0	0	18	286
2020	200	32	1	44	2	0	15	294
2021	203	28	0	40	1	0	15	287
2022	163	30	1	50	0	0	12	256
2023	175	34	1	65	1	0	12	288

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
1988	403	21.0	19.1	n/a
1989	378	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	437	23.0	19.0	n/a
1991	415	18.8	22.0	n/a
1992	425	24.5	17.3	38.4
1993	418	25.0	16.7	47.6
1994	394	23.6	16.7	39.6
1995	396	24.7	16.0	41.9
1996	396	24.7	16.0	41.9
1997	434	27.9	15.6	39.9
1998	429	29.8	14.4	44.5
1999	485	30.9	15.7	54
2000	479	32.0	15.0	54.1
2001	475	34.2	13.9	55.6
2002	427	33.9	12.6	55.3
2003	427	33.9	12.6	55.3
2004	284	21.9	13.0	54.6
2005	281	22.9	12.3	52.7
2006	295	23.2	12.7	59.7
2007	278	22.2	12.5	57.6
2008	277	22.3	12.4	55.2
2009	294	22.3	13.2	54.8
2010	338	23.2	14.5	56.5
2011	344	24.9	13.7	65.7
2012	374	22.5	16.5	66.8
2013	353	23.8	14.7	62.6
2014	322	23.3	13.8	68.3
2015	320	24.0	13.3	63.4
2016	332	24.0	13.8	67.8
2017	313	23.8	13.1	71.9
2018	313	24.8	12.5	71.6
2019	286	24.7	11.5	71.7
2020	294	24.8	11.8	66.7
2021	287	26.0	11.0	64.5
2022	256	26.0	9.8	75.4
2023	288	25.2	11.4	74

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
1988	403	21.0	19.1	n/a
1989	378	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	437	23.0	19.0	n/a
1991	415	18.8	22.0	n/a
1992	425	24.5	17.3	38.4
1993	418	25.0	16.7	47.6
1994	394	23.6	16.7	39.6
1995	396	24.7	16.0	41.9
1996	396	24.7	16.0	41.9
1997	434	27.9	15.6	39.9
1998	429	29.8	14.4	44.5
1999	485	30.9	15.7	54
2000	479	32.0	15.0	54.1
2001	475	34.2	13.9	55.6
2002	427	33.9	12.6	55.3
2003	427	33.9	12.6	55.3
2004	284	21.9	13.0	54.6
2005	281	22.9	12.3	52.7
2006	295	23.2	12.7	59.7
2007	278	22.2	12.5	57.6
2008	277	22.3	12.4	55.2
2009	294	22.3	13.2	54.8
2010	338	23.2	14.5	56.5
2011	344	24.9	13.7	65.7
2012	374	22.5	16.5	66.8
2013	353	23.8	14.7	62.6
2014	322	23.3	13.8	68.3
2015	320	24.0	13.3	63.4
2016	332	24.0	13.8	67.8
2017	313	23.8	13.1	71.9
2018	313	24.8	12.5	71.6
2019	286	24.7	11.5	71.7
2020	294	24.8	11.8	66.7
2021	287	26.0	11.0	64.5
2022	256	26.0	9.8	75.4
2023	288	25.2	11.4	74

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 Rusk Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,450 (13.4%)	$9,365 (86.6%)	$10,815
2020	$1,824 (15.9%)	$9,619 (84.1%)	$11,443
2021	$2,398 (19.6%)	$9,835 (80.4%)	$12,234

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rusk Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rusk Elementary)	44	51	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	44	51	7%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rusk Elementary)	41	46	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rusk Independent School District (Isd))	41	46	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	286	288	0.7%
African American	35	34	2.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	42	65	54.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	175	7.9%
Two or More Races	18	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.7%	74%	2.3%

Schools Near Rusk Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rusk Elementary	Public	2-3	300 N Henderson St	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-2595	288	25	11.4	74.0%	175 (60.8%)	34 (11.8%)	65 (22.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)								(n/a)			52.0			40.1				$12,234	$2,398	$9,835
Gw Bradford Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	440 Collins St	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-6106	376	23	16.3	77.9%	231 (61.4%)	56 (14.9%)	61 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)								(n/a)										$10,492	$2,375	$8,117
Rusk Intermediate	Public	4-5	1143 Loop 343 W	Rusk	75785	Cherokee County	Rusk Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 683-1726	303	25	12.0	67.7%	206 (68.0%)	28 (9.2%)	47 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	58.3	1675^th of 4675 public elementary schools	64.2%		43.9	2540^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.3%	865				51.5	54.1		41.8	53.0	31.6	$12,068	$2,444	$9,624
Alto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	236 Cr 2429	Alto	75925	Cherokee County	Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 858-7170	208	18	11.2	74.0%	83 (39.9%)	37 (17.8%)	73 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.2%)	23.2	3854^th of 4675 public elementary schools	17.6%		45.6	2437^th of 4647 public elementary schools	47.6%	1417			18.0	33.3		18.0	42.9			$11,899	$1,199	$10,700
East Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	711 Ft Worth St	Jacksonville	75766	Cherokee County	Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 586-5146	615	40	15.4	76.9%	222 (36.1%)	93 (15.1%)	253 (41.1%)	5 (0.8%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.0%)	47.5	2315^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.5%		54.3	1925^th of 4647 public elementary schools	58.6%	390	25.0	35.7	38.0	55.0		29.4	48.5			$10,471	$1,860	$8,611
West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1105 College Ave	Jacksonville	75766	Cherokee County	Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 586-5165	404	26	15.3	95.8%	89 (22.0%)	67 (16.6%)	226 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	27.9	3563^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	23.8%		30.5	3371^st of 4647 public elementary schools	27.5%	192	8.6	17.7	34.1	48.7		25.3	26.8			$10,869	$2,466	$8,403
Fred Douglass	Public	PK, KG-4	1501 E Pine	Jacksonville	75766	Cherokee County	Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 586-6519	623	39	15.8	87.3%	154 (24.7%)	95 (15.2%)	341 (54.7%)	4 (0.6%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	44.2	2529^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.9%		50.9	2135^th of 4647 public elementary schools	54.1%	394	24.0	51.9	44.6	48.7		24.2	47.5			$10,658	$2,196	$8,463
Joe Wright Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1055 N Pineda St	Jacksonville	75766	Cherokee County	Jacksonville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 586-5286	542	37	14.5	90.2%	117 (21.6%)	124 (22.9%)	286 (52.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	48.9	2217^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.6%		29	3456^th of 4647 public elementary schools	25.6%	1239	35.9	54.3	58.1	31.0		43.3	33.3			$11,007	$2,164	$8,843
Cushing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1165 W Bearkat Dr	Cushing	75760	Nacogdoches County	Cushing Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(936) 326-4890	254	20	12.4	68.1%	178 (70.1%)	8 (3.1%)	50 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.3%)	32.7	3269^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.1%		66.2	1337^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.2%	1932			54.3	35.9	32.4	48.6	28.2	8.1	16.2	$8,447	$592	$7,855

Frequently Asked Questions about Rusk Elementary

What schools do graduates of Rusk Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rusk Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rusk J H
High : Rusk High School

What district is Rusk Elementary in?

Rusk Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Rusk Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Rusk Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rusk Elementary?

Students at Rusk Elementary are 61% White, 23% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races.

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