Rusch Elementary School
Rusch Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Portage Community
Rusch Elementary School is located in Portage, WI and is one of 7 elementary schools in Portage Community School District. It is a public school that serves 455 students in grades PK-6.
Rusch Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wisconsin in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rusch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Rusch Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rusch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Rusch Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wisconsin in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Rusch Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Rusch Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rusch Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| St Mary School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| St Johns Lutheran School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Muir Elementary School 1 miles | ![]() |
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| Woodridge Elementary School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Fort Winnebago Elementary School 4.6 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 455
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Rusch Elementary School had 22% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wisconsin had 39% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Portage Community District Spending
$10,682Per Pupil
The Portage Community spends $10,682 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Portage Community District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Rusch Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wisconsin average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the WCKE.CRT
What is it?
The WKCE-CRT are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in math and reading and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four proficiency levels: minimal performance, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
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