- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rutledge, TN
Rutledge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470144000436
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 323
- students enrolled
Rutledge Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rutledge Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 470144000436 · Rutledge, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger High School (756 students)
Rutledge Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rutledge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grainger High
Grainger High School
756 students
- Washburn Schoo
Washburn School
477 students
- Bean Station E
Bean Station Elementary
437 students
- Joppa Elementa
Joppa Elementary
404 students
- Rutledge Middl
Rutledge Middle School
363 students
- This school
Rutledge Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Rutledge Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge Elementary School compares
Rutledge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$11,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Rutledge Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Grainger County reports $11,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joppa Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge Elementary School
How many students attend Rutledge Elementary School?
Rutledge Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutledge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge Elementary School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge Elementary School?
Rutledge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Rutledge Elementary School rank among public schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rutledge on the city page.
What other schools are in Grainger County?
Besides Rutledge Elementary School, Grainger County also operates Grainger High School (756 students), Washburn School (477 students), and Bean Station Elementary (437 students). See the Grainger County district page for the complete list.