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Rush Elementary School (Closed 2016)

50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
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

This School
State Level (PA)
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
0.21
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.

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