Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas J Rusk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3492 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
49%
53%
Black
34%
13%
White
11%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas J Rusk Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School is ranked #3492 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Thomas J Rusk Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raguet Elementary School, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk Elementary School?
504 students attend Thomas J Rusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas J Rusk Elementary School offer ?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas J Rusk Elementary School part of?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School is part of Nacogdoches ISD School District.
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