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).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rush Elementary School?
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.
