West Rusk Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Rusk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Rusk Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Rusk Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
53%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Rusk Elementary School often compared to?
West Rusk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Enterprise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Rusk Elementary School?
241 students attend West Rusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Rusk Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Rusk Elementary School?
West Rusk Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Rusk Elementary School offer ?
West Rusk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is West Rusk Elementary School part of?
West Rusk Elementary School is part of West Rusk County Consolidated ISD School District.
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