School Overview
Rucker Elementary School, located in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), serves the educational needs of the community at 5201 Vinett St in Houston, Texas. As part of the largest school district in Texas, the school operates under the mission and administrative framework of HISD, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. The school is situated in the southeastern part of Houston, acting as a neighborhood hub for families in the surrounding area.

Like other schools within the Houston Independent School District, Rucker Elementary is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school generally aims to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond by promoting academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. For specific details regarding current academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) or contact the school administration directly.
434
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUCKER EL
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic405
Black17
Asian2
Two or More3
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    405 (93.3%)
  • Black
    17 (3.9%)
  • White
    6 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)845-7467
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 408
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 106
Kindergarten 53
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 42
Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUCKER EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten106
Kindergarten53
Grade 154
Grade 267
Grade 353
Grade 442
Grade 559
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUCKER EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18442.4%
Male25057.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)