Rusk Elementary School in Rusk, TX

Rusk Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 2-3

300 Henderson St, Rusk, TX

Rusk Independent School District

256 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Debbie Welch

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

287:1

Student Diversity

Male 50%	Female 50%
White 64.4%	Hispanic 14.8%
Black 13.8%	Two or more races 6.7%
Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 teacher

10/6/2010

Rusk Elementary is the best school I've ever been part of, with caring staff and teachers, dedicated administrators, and super kids. I love this school!

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$62K - $633K

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Average Home Value

$199,972

Median Lot Size

15,681 Sq Ft

Average House Size

1,701 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$70,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,062 Sq Ft

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$268,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,402 Sq Ft

149 Ellis St

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1,595 Sq Ft

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1,144 Sq Ft

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2,823 Sq Ft

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2,823 Sq Ft

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2 Baths
1,036 Sq Ft

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600 Sq Ft

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Rusk Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 2-3 in Rusk, TX, in the Rusk neighborhood, and is served by the Rusk Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 256 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Rusk Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $199,972. Discover additional schools in the area, like Rusk High School, Rusk Junior High School, Rusk Seventh Day Adventist School, and more. Learn more about what Rusk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rusk Elementary School.

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