- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Ruediger Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruediger Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111001170
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruediger Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools.
- #35 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruediger Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruediger Elementary School ranks #35 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ruediger Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120111001170 · Tallahassee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Ruediger Elementary School held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ruediger Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school 504
Ruediger Elementary School
504 students
What this shows Ruediger Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruediger Elementary School compares
Ruediger Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Florida - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 9.3%
White 7.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Ruediger Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruediger Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruediger Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruediger Elementary School
How many students attend Ruediger Elementary School?
Ruediger Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruediger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruediger Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruediger Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Ruediger Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruediger Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruediger Elementary School is African American at 68.5% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruediger Elementary School?
Ruediger Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruediger Elementary School rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruediger Elementary School ranks #35 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Ruediger Elementary School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.