- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rusk, TX
Rusk Int
Federal NCES profile for Rusk Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483836009506
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rusk Int earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rusk · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rusk Int has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk Int ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Rusk Int shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483836009506 · Rusk, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rusk H S (621 students)
Rusk Int shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rusk Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rusk H S
Rusk H S
621 students
- Rusk J H
Rusk J H
458 students
- Gw Bradford Pr
Gw Bradford Pri
379 students
- This school
Rusk Int
301 students
- Rusk El
Rusk El
298 students
What this shows Rusk Int reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rusk Int compares
Rusk Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Rusk Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rusk Isd reports $12,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rusk Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rusk H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rusk J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gw Bradford Pri | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rusk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rusk Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rusk Int
How many students attend Rusk Int?
Rusk Int has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rusk, TX. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rusk Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Rusk Int is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rusk Int?
59.1% of students at Rusk Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rusk Int?
The largest demographic group at Rusk Int is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Rusk, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rusk Int?
Rusk Int has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rusk Int rank among public schools in Rusk?
By Resource Investment Index, Rusk Int ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rusk, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rusk on the city page.
What other schools are in Rusk Isd?
Besides Rusk Int, Rusk Isd also operates Rusk H S (621 students), Rusk J H (458 students), and Gw Bradford Pri (379 students). See the Rusk Isd district page for the complete list.