Very Good
#1700 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 20% in state
Thomas J Rusk EL
Elementary School · Nacogdoches ISD · Nacogdoches, TX
A Nacogdoches ISD elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
DRAWER 631521, Nacogdoches, TX 75961
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas J Rusk EL score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thomas J Rusk EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nacogdoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,130
Median home value
$133,100
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Brooks-quinn-jones ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Mike Moses ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Stephen F Austin State University Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nacogdoches ISD
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas J Rusk EL is listed in NACOGDOCHES ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas J Rusk EL
Thomas J Rusk EL is a public elementary school in Nacogdoches, TX, part of Nacogdoches ISD, serving approximately 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,700 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas J Rusk EL
What grades does Thomas J Rusk EL serve?
Thomas J Rusk EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas J Rusk EL?
Thomas J Rusk EL has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Rusk EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas J Rusk EL is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas J Rusk EL rank in TX?
Thomas J Rusk EL ranks #1,700 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Thomas J Rusk EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas J Rusk EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas J Rusk EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas J Rusk EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas J Rusk EL a charter school?
No, Thomas J Rusk EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas J Rusk EL a Title I school?
No, Thomas J Rusk EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas J Rusk EL?
88.8% of students at Thomas J Rusk EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Nacogdoches County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (936) 569-3100
- Area population (ZIP 75961)
- 14,875
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75961; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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