Thomas J Rusk El
Nacogdoches, TX · Nacogdoches ISD · Grades K-5
2,916th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 34%▼ Declining
Thomas J Rusk El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas J Rusk El 2,916th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 34% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — declining.
Thomas J Rusk El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 202 students tested
Thomas J Rusk El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 466 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 71.9% | ▲ 21.9 pts | |
| Black | 33.1% | 14.2% | ▼ 18.9 pts | |
| White | 15.0% | 12.4% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Thomas J Rusk El
Typical home value $199K in zip 75961 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas J Rusk El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Brooks-Quinn-Jones ElNacogdoches ISD · 0.9 mi away3,962nd of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 26% - 1Mike Moses ElNacogdoches ISD · 1.4 mi away4,332nd of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 10Stephen F Austin State University Charter SchoolStephen F Austin State University Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter30th of 4,406
ELA 91% · Math 87% - 5Raguet ElNacogdoches ISD · 1.5 mi away2,508th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 1Emeline Carpenter ElNacogdoches ISD · 2.2 mi away4,321st of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 18% - 9Central Heights ElCentral Heights ISD · 7.1 mi away503rd of 4,406
ELA 73% · Math 68% - 6Woden ElWoden ISD · 10.1 mi away1,972nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 49% - 1Central ElCentral ISD · 15.6 mi away3,989th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas J Rusk El in?
Thomas J Rusk El is part of the Nacogdoches ISD district in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Is Thomas J Rusk El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas J Rusk El 2,916th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas J Rusk El?
Hispanic 72%, Black 14%, White 12% (466 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas J Rusk El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75961 is $199K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.