Rucker Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 5201 Vinett St
       Houston, TX  77017-4958


(713) 845-7467

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3063rd of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,720 Help


Students who attend Rucker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevenson Middle
High:    Chavez High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.4%
African American:
3.0%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Compare Details Rucker Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 77th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.4%), African American (3%), White (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rucker Elementary is 14.1, which is the 18th best among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rucker Elementary is $11,720, which is the 29th highest among 170 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rucker Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rucker Elementary 3063rd of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rucker Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 666th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rucker Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.49 3385th 3465 2.3%
2005 8.55 3398th 3475 2.2%
2006 18.64 3196th 3476 8.1%
2007 15.27 3512th 3724 5.7%
2008 13.81 3577th 3768 5.1%
2009 24.01 3438th 3884 11.5%
2010 50.76 2303rd 3937 41.5%
2011 42.37 2829th 4095 30.9%
2012 46.47 2488th 4206 40.8%
2013 50.63 2264th 4221 46.4%
2014 51.33 2243rd 4260 47.3%
2015 34.71 3127th 4320 27.6%
2016 28.83 3344th 4286 22.0%
2017 23.09 3595th 4329 17.0%
2018 8.84 4277th 4359 1.9%
2019 16.84 4066th 4479 9.2%
2021 16.58 4105th 4578 10.3%
2022 36.82 2945th 4581 35.7%
2023 35.41 3063rd 4647 34.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 2818th 3226 12.6%
2019 39.10 2160th 3333 35.2%
2021 29.84 2672nd 3446 22.5%
2022 50.33 1627th 3487 53.3%
2023 60.28 1146th 3556 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.27 3481st 3558 2.2%
2019 19.90 3446th 3684 6.5%
2021 20.12 3613th 3799 4.9%
2022 47.02 1766th 3952 55.3%
2023 49.96 1641st 4086 59.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.28 4153rd 4264 2.6%
2019 26.57 3664th 4309 15.0%
2021 22.06 3918th 4451 12.0%
2022 51.79 2032nd 4477 54.6%
2023 50.88 2125th 4521 53.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.55 4250th 4306 1.3%
2019 16.45 4032nd 4348 7.3%
2021 14.65 4243rd 4499 5.7%
2022 37.19 2958th 4561 35.1%
2023 28.76 3486th 4588 24.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.98 3090th 3106 0.5%
2019 11.67 3059th 3184 3.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.77 3631st 4240 14.4%
2019 34.56 3081st 4295 28.3%
2021 28.05 3509th 4331 19.0%
2022 46.94 2314th 4461 48.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.28 4195th 4319 2.9%
2019 21.45 3777th 4357 13.3%
2021 19.87 3875th 4498 13.9%
2022 38.94 2800th 4563 38.6%
2023 46.83 2343rd 4585 48.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rucker Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.90 4084th 4168 2.0%
2019 19.67 3844th 4188 8.2%
2021 20.65 3862nd 4329 10.8%
2022 45.15 2440th 4376 44.2%
2023 46.24 2325th 4401 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rucker Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 154 4 1 311 n/a n/a n/a 0 470
1989 175 6 4 331 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1990 170 8 4 371 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 156 4 4 434 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 149 10 4 462 0 n/a n/a 0 625
1993 138 9 3 466 0 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 120 5 5 533 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 67 6 5 568 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 67 6 5 568 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 52 6 4 569 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 51 7 7 595 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 44 5 2 617 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 35 5 2 634 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 27 8 1 622 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 24 5 1 684 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2003 24 5 1 684 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2004 20 7 2 695 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2005 24 4 1 685 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 20 6 4 719 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2007 25 8 5 699 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2008 16 3 5 698 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2009 14 8 5 657 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2010 21 10 4 646 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 10 5 2 660 0 0 0 0 677
2012 12 8 1 643 0 0 0 0 664
2013 13 6 2 592 0 0 1 0 614
2014 10 8 0 593 0 0 0 0 611
2015 11 14 0 585 0 0 1 0 611
2016 8 11 0 579 0 0 1 0 599
2017 5 12 0 529 0 0 0 0 546
2018 3 11 0 472 1 0 2 0 489
2019 3 11 0 414 0 0 3 0 431
2020 5 8 0 388 0 0 3 0 404
2021 9 10 0 360 0 0 0 0 379
2022 10 11 0 352 0 0 0 0 373
2023 6 12 1 372 2 0 1 0 394

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 Rucker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 24.0 19.5 n/a
1989 516 n/a n/a n/a
1990 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
1991 598 30.5 19.6 n/a
1992 625 33.0 18.9 55.7
1993 616 36.0 17.1 72.7
1994 663 36.8 18.0 68.5
1995 646 32.5 19.9 78.2
1996 646 32.5 19.9 78.2
1997 631 34.0 18.6 75.9
1998 660 30.0 22.0 75.6
1999 669 35.0 19.1 93.1
2000 676 36.0 18.8 91
2001 658 33.9 19.4 90.9
2002 714 39.0 18.3 88.4
2003 714 39.0 18.3 88.4
2004 724 41.0 17.7 89
2005 714 39.5 18.1 92.2
2006 749 41.0 18.3 94.3
2007 737 42.5 17.3 73.4
2008 722 44.0 16.4 80.6
2009 684 44.0 15.5 84.1
2010 681 44.0 15.4 81.5
2011 677 42.5 15.9 68.5
2012 664 37.0 17.9 61.7
2013 614 35.0 17.5 93.6
2014 611 35.0 17.4 94.4
2015 611 36.0 16.9 93
2016 599 37.0 16.1 93.7
2017 546 34.1 16.0 89.7
2018 489 32.5 15.0 94.9
2019 431 27.5 15.6 94.2
2020 404 27.0 14.9 93.3
2021 379 27.0 14.0 96.6
2022 373 27.0 13.7 96
2023 394 27.9 14.1 96.4

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 Rucker Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 24.0 19.5 n/a
1989 516 n/a n/a n/a
1990 553 31.0 17.8 n/a
1991 598 30.5 19.6 n/a
1992 625 33.0 18.9 55.7
1993 616 36.0 17.1 72.7
1994 663 36.8 18.0 68.5
1995 646 32.5 19.9 78.2
1996 646 32.5 19.9 78.2
1997 631 34.0 18.6 75.9
1998 660 30.0 22.0 75.6
1999 669 35.0 19.1 93.1
2000 676 36.0 18.8 91
2001 658 33.9 19.4 90.9
2002 714 39.0 18.3 88.4
2003 714 39.0 18.3 88.4
2004 724 41.0 17.7 89
2005 714 39.5 18.1 92.2
2006 749 41.0 18.3 94.3
2007 737 42.5 17.3 73.4
2008 722 44.0 16.4 80.6
2009 684 44.0 15.5 84.1
2010 681 44.0 15.4 81.5
2011 677 42.5 15.9 68.5
2012 664 37.0 17.9 61.7
2013 614 35.0 17.5 93.6
2014 611 35.0 17.4 94.4
2015 611 36.0 16.9 93
2016 599 37.0 16.1 93.7
2017 546 34.1 16.0 89.7
2018 489 32.5 15.0 94.9
2019 431 27.5 15.6 94.2
2020 404 27.0 14.9 93.3
2021 379 27.0 14.0 96.6
2022 373 27.0 13.7 96
2023 394 27.9 14.1 96.4

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 Rucker Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,527 (15.0%) $8,679 (85.0%) $10,206
2020 $1,718 (15.9%) $9,108 (84.1%) $10,826
2021 $1,163 (9.9%) $10,557 (90.1%) $11,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rucker Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4066th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3063rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 24.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rucker Elementary)1526
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rucker Elementary)2326
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rucker Elementary)2626
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3926
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rucker Elementary)2126
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Rucker Elementary)2322
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rucker Elementary)2139
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Rucker Elementary)1721
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rucker Elementary)5326
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Rucker Elementary)1853
 35%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rucker Elementary)5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rucker Elementary)3135
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students431394
 8.6%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic414372
 10.1%
Pacific Islander00
White36
 100%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.2%96.4%
 2.2%


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Students who attend Rucker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevenson Middle
High : Chavez High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Rucker Elementary.

Students at Rucker Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White.

Rucker Elementary ranks 3063rd of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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