Serving 772 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruth Cherry Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth Cherry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ruth Cherry Elementary School's student population of 772 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
772 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Ruth Cherry Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth Cherry Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3456 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
38%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Cherry Elementary School's ranking?
Ruth Cherry Elementary School is ranked #3456 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruth Cherry Elementary School?
772 students attend Ruth Cherry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ruth Cherry Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Cherry Elementary School?
Ruth Cherry Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruth Cherry Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Cherry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ruth Cherry Elementary School part of?
Ruth Cherry Elementary School is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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