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Stephen F Austin State University Charter School vs. Thomas J Rusk Elementary School

Should you attend Stephen F Austin State University Charter School or Thomas J Rusk Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School
2428 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School
411 N Mound St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Thomas J Rusk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas J Rusk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
254 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#164 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
#4144 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
71
Grade 1 Students
44
75
Grade 2 Students
44
70
Grade 3 Students
44
88
Grade 4 Students
42
88
Grade 5 Students
38
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
78%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stephen F Austin State University Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas J Rusk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Nacogdoches Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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