West Rusk Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
West Rusk Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Rusk Elementary School is 0.63, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
49%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
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 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?
216 students attend West Rusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Rusk Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Rusk Elementary School?
West Rusk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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 Independent School District.
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