RUSK INT

www.ruskisd.net

301 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Rusk Intermediate School, located at 1143 Loop 343 W in Rusk, Texas, serves as a vital component of the Rusk Independent School District. Catering to students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades, the campus focuses on fostering academic growth and social development during these formative years. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to build foundational skills, explore new interests, and prepare for the transition into higher grade levels.

As part of the broader Rusk ISD community, the school emphasizes a blend of rigorous curriculum and character education, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for future success. The administration and faculty strive to engage both students and families through consistent communication and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative contact details, the district maintains an official online presence at http://www.ruskisd.net.

301

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUSK INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	67
Black	29
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
187 (62.1%)
Hispanic
67 (22.3%)
Black
29 (9.6%)
Two or More
16 (5.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	RUSK ISD
Phone:	(903)683-1726
Website:	http://www.ruskisd.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 4 163

Grade 5 138