Rush Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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240 students attend Rush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rush Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rush Elementary School?
Rush Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rush Elementary School offer ?
Rush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Rush Elementary School part of?
Rush Elementary School is part of Tamaqua Area School District.
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