West Rusk Elementary School in New London, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Rusk Elementary School is a rural public school in New London, Texas that is part of West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District. It serves 217 students in grades Pre-K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1. Its teachers have had 22 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 2

217 Students

16 Teachers

10705 S Main St

New London, TX 75682 View local requests

http://www.westrusk.esc7.net

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West Rusk Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Rusk Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Rusk Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 30, 2026

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