Enrollment
216
Elementary
DISTRICT 216 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD·NCES 484515012715
West Rusk Elementary School
10705 S MAIN, NEW LONDON, TX 75682 · (903) 392-7857 · Rusk County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL216 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
79%
171 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 74 | 34% |
| Grade 1 | 45 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 61 | 28% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Rusk Elementary School→West Rusk Intermediate School→West Rusk Middle School→West Rusk High School
Based on grade levels within WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like West Rusk Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Rusk Elementary School this school | 216 | 79.2% | N/A |
| Reagan Elementary School QUANAH | 196 | 76.5% | 44.5% |
| West Rusk Intermediate School NEW LONDON | 215 | 75.3% | 32.5% |
| The Summit Leadership Academy KEENE | 220 | 76.8% | 42.8% |
| Keene Elementary School KEENE | 274 | 81.0% | N/A |
| Meridian Elementary School MERIDIAN | 170 | 80.0% | 23.3% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where West Rusk Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Rusk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 216 | #4,580 of 4,938 | #11 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #410 of 4,622 | #2 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #1,229 of 4,628 | #9 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.2% | #2,015 of 4,789 | #2 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.6% | #2,051 of 2,838 | #9 of 11 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
216
-6 (-3%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 13.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 216 | 17.7 | 12.2:1 | 79% (171) |
| 2023-24 | 217 | 18.5 | 11.7:1 | 80% (173) |
| 2022-23 | 223 | 18.6 | 12.0:1 | 80% (179) |
| 2020-21 | 222 | 16 | 13.9:1 | 75% (166) |
| 2017-18 | 239 | 16.3 | 14.6:1 | 72% (173) |
| 2015-16 | 284 | 17 | 16.7:1 | 80% (227) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Rusk Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (239 to 216); teachers up 9% (16.3 to 17.7).
About West Rusk Elementary School
At 10705 S MAIN in NEW LONDON, Texas, West Rusk Elementary School operates as a small elementary school. A total of 216 students attend the school, which covers pre-K through 2. Against the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas, enrollment here is 58% lower.
WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD runs 4 schools with a combined 1,029 students. West Rusk Elementary School is one of them.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at West Rusk Elementary School is White (49%). The remaining students are 36% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% Black. Census figures show Rusk County is about 66% White. The chance that two students picked at random at West Rusk Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 62%.
The teaching staff at West Rusk Elementary School is 17.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 12.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is 15.1:1, higher than at this school. About 79% of students, or 171, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 66% average for public schools in Rusk County.
In Rusk County (population about 52,842), median household income is about $68,658, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 29 public schools operate in Rusk County, serving about 10,350 students.
West Rusk High School is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
NCES assigns West Rusk Elementary School the locale Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
West Rusk Elementary School saw enrollment fall 3% between 2020-21 and 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 13.9:1 to 12.2:1 over the same years.
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Rusk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,842
Census ACS
Median income
$68,658
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
29
10,350 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD
- West Rusk High SchoolHigh · 356 students
- West Rusk Middle SchoolMiddle · 242 students
- West Rusk Intermediate SchoolElementary · 215 students
- Arp Coop Alternative SchoolCombined
Other schools in NEW LONDON
- West Rusk High SchoolHigh · 356 students
- West Rusk Middle SchoolMiddle · 242 students
- West Rusk Intermediate SchoolElementary · 215 students
- Arp Coop Alternative SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- West Rusk High School0.0 mi · 356
- West Rusk Middle School0.0 mi · 242
- West Rusk Intermediate School0.0 mi · 215
- Overton Elementary School3.0 mi · 256
- Overton High School3.1 mi · 267
- Leveretts Chapel Elementary School5.1 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About West Rusk Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Rusk Elementary School?
West Rusk Elementary School enrolls approximately 216 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does West Rusk Elementary School serve?
West Rusk Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at West Rusk Elementary School?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at West Rusk Elementary School.
How diverse is West Rusk Elementary School?
West Rusk Elementary School reports a student body of 49% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is West Rusk Elementary School in?
West Rusk Elementary School is part of WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD.
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