- Enrollment
- 2,658
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stillwater, MN
Rutherford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rutherford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273819003004
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutherford Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutherford Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Stillwater Area Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273819003004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Rutherford Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 273819003004 · Stillwater, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 17.9:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students)
Rutherford Elementary held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Rutherford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stillwater Are
Stillwater Area High School
2,658 students
- Oak-Land Middl 946
Oak-Land Middle School
946 students
- Stillwater Mid 939
Stillwater Middle School
939 students
- Lake Elmo Elem 697
Lake Elmo Elementary
697 students
- Brookview Elem 607
Brookview Elementary
607 students
- This school 573
Rutherford Elementary
573 students
What this shows Rutherford Elementary reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutherford Elementary compares
Rutherford Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 66% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 3.1%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Rutherford Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $15,764 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak-Land Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stillwater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elmo Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford Elementary
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutherford Elementary?
14.4% of students at Rutherford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutherford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rutherford Elementary is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rutherford Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Besides Rutherford Elementary, Stillwater Area Public Schools also operates Stillwater Area High School (2,658 students), Oak-Land Middle School (946 students), and Stillwater Middle School (939 students). See the Stillwater Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.