Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rusch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rusch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rusch Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rusch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rusch Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1984 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
4%
9%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rusch Elementary School's ranking?
Rusch Elementary School is ranked #977 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Rusch Elementary School?
198 students attend Rusch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rusch Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rusch Elementary School?
Rusch Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rusch Elementary School offer ?
Rusch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rusch Elementary School part of?
Rusch Elementary School is part of Portage Community School District.
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