- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Rutledge El
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482703011113
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutledge El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge El ranks #14 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Rutledge El shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 482703011113 · Austin, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 14.2:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Rutledge El shrank from 984 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rutledge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 853
Rutledge El
853 students
What this shows Rutledge El reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge El compares
Rutledge El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 90% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,669
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Asian 40.3%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Rutledge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge El
How many students attend Rutledge El?
Rutledge El has 853 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 984 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Rutledge El?
5.9% of students at Rutledge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutledge El?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge El is Asian at 40.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge El?
Rutledge El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rutledge El rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge El ranks #14 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Rutledge El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.