- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midfield, AL
Rutledge School
Federal NCES profile for Rutledge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010235000892
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutledge School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Midfield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutledge School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Midfield, AL.
School address
District: Midfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010235000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rutledge School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010235000892 · Midfield, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16.9:1 · 86.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Midfield Elementary School (377 students)
Rutledge School held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rutledge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midfield Eleme
Midfield Elementary School
377 students
- Midfield High
Midfield High School
327 students
- This school
Rutledge School
288 students
What this shows Rutledge School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutledge School compares
Rutledge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.7% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,341
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Rutledge School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midfield City reports $13,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutledge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutledge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutledge School
How many students attend Rutledge School?
Rutledge School has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 School?
86.7% of students at Rutledge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutledge School?
The largest demographic group at Rutledge School is African American at 86.1% of enrollment, in Midfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutledge School?
Rutledge School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Midfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutledge School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Midfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Midfield City?
Besides Rutledge School, Midfield City also operates Midfield Elementary School (377 students) and Midfield High School (327 students). See the Midfield City district page for the complete list.