What grades does THOMAS J RUSK EL serve?

As a Primary school, THOMAS J RUSK EL serves students in NACOGDOCHES, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is THOMAS J RUSK EL located?

You can find THOMAS J RUSK EL in NACOGDOCHES, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at THOMAS J RUSK EL?

At THOMAS J RUSK EL, there are approximately 12.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in NACOGDOCHES, TX?

THOMAS J RUSK EL is among the schools serving NACOGDOCHES, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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THOMAS J RUSK EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|NACOGDOCHES, Texas|NACOGDOCHES ISD

NACOGDOCHES, TX 75961

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Meet the Teacher & Title 1 Parent MeetingStaff Day

Save the date! Join us on September 3rd at 4:20 for Meet the Teacher & our Title 1 Parent Meeting at the Fredonia E.C.C. Cafeteria. Come tour classrooms, meet staff, and learn about our student support programs this year. See you there!

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day holidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees MeetingEvent

The meeting is held in the Professional Development Center located adjacent to the District Support Center at 4632 NE Stallings Drive. Anyone wishing to address the board in person during public comment portions of the meeting will be required to file a request no later than one hour before the meeting’s scheduled start time. Download the form HERE. Those requests can be submitted by email at administration@nacisd.org or in person at the District Support Center, 4632 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoche

Sep

Mon

Student HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Mon

Student holiday and teacher and staff workdayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

466

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Town

District

NACOGDOCHES ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

88.8%

Phone

(936)569-3100

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40%

52th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

37%

56th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

7.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.1:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

504

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

89% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,528

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,184

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,077

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 22%State 39%Local 40%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$212,158

+1.7% 1yr+26.0% 5yr

Nacogdoches, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

36.3%

Below 150% poverty line

6.6%

Unemployment rate

15.5%

Uninsured residents

14.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

908

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

867

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

275 (32%)

Intellectual Disability

194 (22%)

Autism

131 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

95 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

90 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

422

Current enrollment

Declining(-24% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Meet the Teacher & Title 1 Parent Meeting

Staff Day

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day holiday

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Meet the Teacher & Title 1 Parent Meeting Save the date! Join us on September 3rd at 4:20 for Meet the Teacher & our Title 1 Parent Meeting at the Fredonia E.C.C. Cafeteria. Come tour classrooms, meet staff, and learn about our student support programs this year. See you there!	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day holiday Nacogdoches ISD will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Classes and schedules resume Tuesday, Sept. 8.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees Meeting The meeting is held in the Professional Development Center located adjacent to the District Support Center at 4632 NE Stallings Drive. Anyone wishing to address the board in person during public comment portions of the meeting will be required to file a request no later than one hour before the meeting’s scheduled start time. Download the form HERE. Those requests can be submitted by email at administration@nacisd.org or in person at the District Support Center, 4632 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoche	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Student Holiday No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Student holiday and teacher and staff workday Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, is a student holiday and teacher and staff workday (staff development).	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	McMichael Open House	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Open House	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees Meeting The meeting is held in the Professional Development Center located adjacent to the District Support Center at 4632 NE Stallings Drive. Anyone wishing to address the board in person during public comment portions of the meeting will be required to file a request no later than one hour before the meeting’s scheduled start time. Download the form HERE. Those requests can be submitted by email at administration@nacisd.org or in person at the District Support Center, 4632 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoche	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Student Holiday No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Student holiday and teacher and staff workday Monday, Nov. 2, is a student holiday and teacher and staff workday (staff development).	Holiday	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees Meeting The meeting is held in the Professional Development Center located adjacent to the District Support Center at 4632 NE Stallings Drive. Anyone wishing to address the board in person during public comment portions of the meeting will be required to file a request no later than one hour before the meeting’s scheduled start time. Download the form HERE. Those requests can be submitted by email at administration@nacisd.org or in person at the District Support Center, 4632 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoche	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday Thanksgiving Holiday - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Nacogdoches ISD will be closed Nov. 23-27 for Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	STAAR & EOC Testing STAAR & EOC Testing - Nacogdoches Independent School District	exam	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Nacogdoches ISD Board of Trustees Meeting The meeting is held in the Professional Development Center located adjacent to the District Support Center at 4632 NE Stallings Drive. Anyone wishing to address the board in person during public comment portions of the meeting will be required to file a request no later than one hour before the meeting’s scheduled start time. Download the form HERE. Those requests can be submitted by email at administration@nacisd.org or in person at the District Support Center, 4632 NE Stallings Dr., Nacogdoche	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release Day for Christmas Break Nacogdoches ISD will release students early on Friday, Dec. 18, ahead of Christmas Break. Please watch for communication the week of Dec. 14 from NISD regarding release times.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Holiday Winter Holiday - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break Nacogdoches ISD will be closed Dec. 21, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027, for Christmas Break. There is early release on Friday, Dec. 18. Monday, Jan. 4, 2027, is a teacher and staff work day (staff development) and student holiday. Students return to classes on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student holiday and teacher and staff workday Monday, Jan. 4, 2027, is a student holiday and teacher and staff workday (staff development).	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students return to class on normal schedule	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Student Holiday No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Student holiday and teacher and staff workday Friday, Feb. 12, 2027, is a student holiday and teacher staff workday (staff development).	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Bad Weather Day Monday, Feb. 15, 2027, is a Bad Weather Day for Nacogdoches ISD.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday holiday Nacogdoches ISD will be closed Friday, March 26, 2027, for Good Friday.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Bad Weather Day Monday, March 29, 2027, is a Bad Weather Day for Nacogdoches ISD.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	STAAR & EOC Testing STAAR & EOC Testing - Nacogdoches Independent School District	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Student Holiday No School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Student holiday and teacher and staff workday Friday, April 30, 2027, is a student holiday and teacher and staff workday (staff development).	Holiday	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Nacogdoches Independent School District	Event	—