Rucker Elementary School

5201 Vinett St, Houston, TX 77017 | (713) 845-7467
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 681
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Linda V Boas
  • Fax: (713) 645-0004
  • Website: www.houstonisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 681
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 44.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 373 (54.8%)
  • Females: 308 (45.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 108 (15.9%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 447 (65.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 555 (81.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Rucker Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black101.5%
Asian40.6%
Hispanic64694.9%
White213.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Rucker Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten9514.0%
Kindergarten8512.5%
1st Grade10515.4%
2nd Grade8812.9%
3rd Grade10014.7%
4th Grade11316.6%
5th Grade9514.0%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
9.9
District:
11.8
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
31.8%
District:
30.1%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
18.2%
District:
21.1%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
25.0%
District:
21.6%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
15.9%
District:
21.1%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$75,108
District:
$78,780
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$50,954
District:
$52,535
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$45,100
District:
$45,070
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$45,966
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$49,154
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$54,807
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$60,281
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Rucker Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Former Student on July 06, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Best memories ever were from this school and neighborhood. First grade- Ms Bushee to sixth grade Ms Montgomery. The freedom as a kid taught a lot. GOOD TIMES

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