- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rutledge, TN
Rutledge Primary
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470144002187
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge Primary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Rutledge · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 199
- students enrolled
Rutledge Primary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Primary ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rutledge, TN.
School address
District: Grainger County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470144002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rutledge Primary grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470144002187 · Rutledge, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grainger High School (756 students)
Rutledge Primary grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rutledge Primary 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 199
Rutledge Primary
199 students
What this shows Rutledge Primary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge Primary compares
Rutledge Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Rutledge Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grainger High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bean Station Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joppa Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutledge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge Primary'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
Similar other schools in Rutledge
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge Primary
How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
Rutledge Primary has 199 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rutledge, TN. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Primary is 12.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 21% 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 Primary?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge Primary is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Rutledge, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge Primary?
Rutledge Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Rutledge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge Primary ranks #2 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 Primary, 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.