Rusch Elementary

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 117 W Franklin St
       Portage, WI  53901-1759


(608) 742-7376

District: Portage Community School District


Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Hispanic:
4.5%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Rusch Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.82. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Rusch Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portage Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Portage Community School District 239th of 424 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rusch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.07 44th 632 93.0%
2007 57.78 371st 689 46.2%
2008 53.69 586th 1021 42.6%
2009 55.13 556th 1030 46.0%
2010 52.32 637th 1045 39.0%
2011 68.08 300th 1046 71.3%
2012 56.00 570th 1045 45.5%
2013 59.31 437th 1053 58.5%
2014 42.68 726th 1061 31.6%
2015 48.52 649th 1076 39.7%
2016 38.73 745th 1075 30.7%
2017 35.31 775th 1071 27.6%
2018 40.49 688th 1025 32.9%
2019 36.23 747th 1037 28.0%
2021 52.94 541st 1050 48.5%
2022 34.82 766th 1067 28.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.50 607th 742 18.2%
2021 51.26 308th 746 58.7%
2022 38.38 461st 748 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 611th 854 28.5%
2019 43.34 521st 874 40.4%
2021 53.29 353rd 847 58.3%
2022 28.35 676th 859 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 747th 997 25.1%
2019 35.67 726th 1002 27.5%
2021 48.32 552nd 1004 45.0%
2022 41.88 657th 1017 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.38 545th 997 45.3%
2019 39.07 688th 1002 31.3%
2021 56.11 478th 1003 52.3%
2022 33.05 753rd 1017 26.0%
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Rank History for White students at Rusch Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.34 602nd 686 12.2%
2019 6.26 697th 718 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Rusch Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 170 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 295 8 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 264 9 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2002 279 10 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 279 10 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 255 12 1 15 6 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 263 11 1 18 4 n/a n/a 0 297
2006 346 13 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 376 13 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 398 12 5 24 2 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 415 8 4 20 3 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 403 7 3 28 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2011 401 12 5 28 7 0 2 0 455
2012 421 10 5 35 5 1 4 0 481
2013 410 12 5 39 1 0 10 0 477
2014 218 9 1 28 2 0 5 0 263
2015 230 10 2 30 1 0 5 0 278
2016 197 10 1 27 0 0 9 0 244
2017 191 10 3 24 2 0 12 0 242
2018 176 5 3 23 1 0 11 0 219
2019 171 3 3 21 2 0 8 0 208
2020 176 5 2 19 1 0 8 0 211
2021 175 4 1 11 1 0 10 0 202
2022 170 8 2 9 0 0 9 0 198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rusch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 185 9.8 18.9 20
2000 312 15.1 20.7 20.5
2001 285 21.5 13.3 21.4
2002 317 20.1 15.8 45.4
2003 317 20.1 15.8 45.4
2004 289 25.0 11.6 41.9
2005 297 25.3 11.7 n/a
2006 378 26.0 14.5 n/a
2007 418 26.0 16.1 26.3
2008 441 27.4 16.1 24
2009 450 27.9 16.1 27.1
2010 443 28.0 15.7 31.6
2011 455 29.9 15.1 21.8
2012 481 28.5 16.8 33.7
2013 477 25.5 18.6 34.2
2014 263 21.5 12.2 55.5
2015 278 n/a n/a 57.2
2016 244 25.0 9.7 62.3
2017 242 22.7 10.6 61.6
2018 219 20.2 10.8 56.2
2019 208 18.1 11.4 63.5
2020 211 18.4 11.4 67.3
2021 202 21.8 9.2 66.8
2022 198 22.0 9.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rusch Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 185 9.8 18.9 20
2000 312 15.1 20.7 20.5
2001 285 21.5 13.3 21.4
2002 317 20.1 15.8 45.4
2003 317 20.1 15.8 45.4
2004 289 25.0 11.6 41.9
2005 297 25.3 11.7 n/a
2006 378 26.0 14.5 n/a
2007 418 26.0 16.1 26.3
2008 441 27.4 16.1 24
2009 450 27.9 16.1 27.1
2010 443 28.0 15.7 31.6
2011 455 29.9 15.1 21.8
2012 481 28.5 16.8 33.7
2013 477 25.5 18.6 34.2
2014 263 21.5 12.2 55.5
2015 278 n/a n/a 57.2
2016 244 25.0 9.7 62.3
2017 242 22.7 10.6 61.6
2018 219 20.2 10.8 56.2
2019 208 18.1 11.4 63.5
2020 211 18.4 11.4 67.3
2021 202 21.8 9.2 66.8
2022 198 22.0 9.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rusch Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $739 (4.7%) $14,951 (95.3%) $15,690
2020 $236 (1.5%) $15,226 (98.5%) $15,462
2021 $348 (2.0%) $17,023 (98.0%) $17,372

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rusch Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
Ranks 747th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 766th of 1067 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Pandemic (2021-2022)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rusch Elementary)35.528.1
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portage Community School District)43.631.9
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.535.7
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rusch Elementary)41.934.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portage Community School District)5444.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.3
 2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rusch Elementary)37.121.7
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Community School District)43.642.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.942.5
 1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rusch Elementary)17.126.1
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portage Community School District)45.143
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.245
 1.3%
4th Grade Social Studies (Rusch Elementary)37.143.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Portage Community School District)50.459.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Rusch Elementary)37.130.4
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Portage Community School District)55.657.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.951.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rusch Elementary)52.837.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portage Community School District)47.539
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.941
 0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rusch Elementary)47.250
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portage Community School District)48.849.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.846
 1.8%





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In the 2021-22 school year, 198 students attended Rusch Elementary.

Students at Rusch Elementary are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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