Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cushing Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cushing Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Cushing, TX school district, encompassing approximately 151 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cushing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cushing Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Cushing Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cushing Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1903 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
67%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cushing Elementary School's ranking?
Cushing Elementary School is ranked #1903 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cushing Elementary School often compared to?
Cushing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Heights Elementary School, Woden Elementary School, Brooks-quinn-jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cushing Elementary School?
260 students attend Cushing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cushing Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cushing Elementary School?
Cushing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cushing Elementary School offer ?
Cushing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cushing Elementary School part of?
Cushing Elementary School is part of Cushing Independent School District.
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