RUSK EL

rusk.episd.org

186 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rusk Elementary School, located at 3601 Copia Street in El Paso, Texas, is a part of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in a historically established area of the city. As an elementary campus, it focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the early stages of their academic journey, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies within a supportive classroom environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Central El Paso community, reflecting the diverse cultural fabric of the region. Through its official website, Rusk Elementary keeps families informed about district initiatives, academic calendars, and school-specific programs designed to foster student success and character development. By leveraging resources provided by EPISD, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, students, and parents work together to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

186

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	182
American Indian	1

Hispanic
182 (97.8%)
White
3 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-0475
Website:	http://rusk.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUSK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	13
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	32
Grade 3	31
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUSK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	93	50%
Male	93	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)