West Rusk Elementary School
Tel:
(903)392-7857
- West Rusk Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- West Rusk Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 251 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Rusk Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Rusk Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Hispanic | 34% | 52% |
| Black | 13% | 13% |
| White | 50% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Rusk County Consolidated Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Rusk Elementary School is Elder Coop Alternative School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Rusk Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Rusk Intermediate School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New London Elder Coop Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 12 | 1 students
0.0 miles
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7850 0.0 12 1 - New London West Rusk High School Grades: 9-12 | 330 students
1.4 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7854 1.4 9-12 330 - New London West Rusk Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 260 students
1.4 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7856 1.4 3-5 260 - New London West Rusk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 233 students
1.4 miles
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903)392-7855 1.4 6-8 233 - Overton Overton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
2.9 miles
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903)834-6144 2.9 PK-5 263
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