Serving 466 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#2628 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
72%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas J Rusk Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School is ranked #2628 out of 8,188 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk Elementary School?
466 students attend Thomas J Rusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas J Rusk Elementary School?
Thomas J Rusk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 Independent School District.
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