RUSK EL

www.midlandisd.net

516 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Rusk Elementary School, located at 2601 Wedgewood St. in Midland, Texas, is a public school serving the Midland Independent School District (MISD). The school is dedicated to providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic growth, literacy, and social development within the local community. By operating under the umbrella of Midland ISD, the school adheres to district-wide curricula and standards designed to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school environment at Rusk Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and extracurricular activities. Through its partnership with the district, Rusk Elementary benefits from MISD’s broader educational initiatives, including access to technological resources and teaching strategies aimed at improving student performance across diverse demographics. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for educational engagement, with further information on programs, school policies, and district calendars available through the official Midland ISD website.

516

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	315
Black	21
Asian	31
Two or More	13

Hispanic
315 (61.0%)
White
136 (26.4%)
Asian
31 (6.0%)
Black
21 (4.1%)
Two or More
13 (2.5%)

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:	MIDLAND ISD
Phone:	(432)240-7800
Website:	http://www.midlandisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 49

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUSK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	61
Grade 6	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUSK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	47.5%
Male	271	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)