- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Rutherford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rutherford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000775
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutherford Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #57 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutherford Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford Elementary ranks #57 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Rutherford Elementary grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 210299000775 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 16.4:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Rutherford Elementary grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Rutherford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 476
Rutherford Elementary
476 students
What this shows Rutherford Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutherford Elementary compares
Rutherford Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
White 12.6%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Rutherford Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutherford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutherford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford Elementary
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutherford Elementary?
71.2% of students at Rutherford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutherford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rutherford Elementary is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Rutherford Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford Elementary ranks #57 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Rutherford Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.