Rutledge Elementary School

Summary:

Rutledge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rutledge, Tennessee, serving grades 2-6 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Grainger County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Rutledge Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with proficiency rates below the state and county averages across subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 35.4% in math, 41% in English Language Arts, and 39.5% in science, compared to state averages of 39.7%, 37.6%, and 44%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in social studies, with only 8.3% proficiency compared to the state average of 45.3%. Rutledge Elementary's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, with proficiency rates generally in the 20-30% range in most subjects.

While Rutledge Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 14:1 and spends around $11,500 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance lags behind nearby schools, such as Talbott Elementary and Alpha Elementary, which significantly outperform Rutledge Elementary in terms of proficiency rates and overall rankings. This suggests that the school's challenges go beyond resource allocation and may require a more comprehensive approach to improve the quality of instruction and support for all students.


Detail:

Public 2-6

 7480 Rutledge PIKE
       Rutledge, TN  37861


(865) 828-5530

District: Grainger County

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,889 Help


Students who attend Rutledge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rutledge Middle School
High:    Grainger Academy
    Grainger County Adult High
    Grainger High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  334

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.0%
Hispanic:
15.9%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rutledge Elementary School ranks worse than 55% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Grainger County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.86. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82%), Hispanic (15.9%), African American (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rutledge Elementary School is 13.9. 2 elementary schools in the Grainger County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rutledge Elementary School is $12,889, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Grainger County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rutledge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutledge Elementary School 560th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Rutledge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grainger County:

SchoolDigger ranks Grainger County 110th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rutledge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 22.44 680th 809 15.9%
2011 60.22 339th 818 58.6%
2012 26.80 678th 820 17.3%
2013 38.96 671st 846 20.7%
2014 30.22 669th 853 21.6%
2015 29.40 704th 855 17.7%
2017 29.25 526th 646 18.6%
2018 41.58 574th 997 42.4%
2019 42.97 542nd 985 45.0%
2021 22.23 776th 983 21.1%
2022 31.84 687th 1000 31.3%
2023 40.64 607th 1020 40.5%
2024 43.86 560th 1018 45.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.45 173rd 255 32.2%
2021 18.33 357th 369 3.3%
2022 36.40 272nd 447 39.1%
2023 46.19 231st 528 56.3%
2024 45.28 254th 582 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.78 391st 877 55.4%
2019 53.24 323rd 821 60.7%
2021 30.84 591st 823 28.2%
2022 23.14 731st 858 14.8%
2023 43.62 484th 865 44.0%
2024 43.01 485th 853 43.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.50 502nd 926 45.8%
2021 27.64 692nd 945 26.8%
2022 34.82 633rd 975 35.1%
2023 36.04 627th 989 36.6%
2024 51.58 432nd 990 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.19 534th 916 41.7%
2021 26.06 695th 941 26.1%
2022 30.87 686th 980 30.0%
2023 43.85 540th 987 45.3%
2024 35.53 644th 991 35.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.57 126th 319 60.5%
2019 44.11 117th 250 53.2%
2021 44.70 162nd 324 50.0%
2022 46.31 172nd 363 52.6%
2023 43.43 207th 387 46.5%
2024 43.24 229th 415 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Rutledge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.47 624th 841 25.8%
2019 35.68 543rd 812 33.1%
2021 17.04 770th 844 8.8%
2022 22.68 714th 844 15.4%
2023 31.72 615th 852 27.8%
2024 33.74 581st 847 31.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rutledge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 210 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 207 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 210
1990 223 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1991 241 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 491 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1993 500 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1994 509 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 557 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 557 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 507 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 506
1998 533 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 537
1999 548 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 569 569
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 569 569
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 591 591
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 591 591
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 200 200
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 188 188
2006 251 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2007 184 0 0 23 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2008 220 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2009 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2010 336 3 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2011 333 2 0 49 0 0 0 0 384
2012 354 1 0 44 0 0 0 0 399
2013 338 0 0 55 1 0 29 0 423
2014 344 1 1 47 0 0 1 0 394
2015 332 4 1 60 0 0 2 0 399
2016 327 3 3 48 0 0 2 0 383
2017 333 3 1 59 0 0 0 0 396
2018 307 4 1 55 2 0 0 0 369
2019 281 3 0 56 0 0 0 0 340
2020 317 3 0 49 1 0 2 0 372
2021 298 4 0 50 0 0 6 0 358
2022 280 5 0 47 0 1 6 0 339
2023 281 4 0 52 1 0 2 0 340
2024 274 4 0 53 1 0 2 0 334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rutledge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 25.0 8.6 n/a
1989 210 25.0 8.4 n/a
1990 224 11.0 20.3 n/a
1991 242 11.0 22.0 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 n/a
1993 505 27.0 18.7 n/a
1994 513 34.0 15.1 n/a
1995 562 39.0 14.4 n/a
1996 562 39.0 14.4 n/a
1997 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 591 n/a n/a n/a
2003 591 n/a n/a n/a
2004 200 n/a n/a n/a
2005 188 n/a n/a n/a
2006 267 15.9 16.8 n/a
2007 209 16.0 13.1 79.4
2008 244 17.0 14.4 69.3
2009 0 20.0 n/a n/a
2010 378 21.0 18.0 83.9
2011 384 21.0 18.2 78.9
2012 399 26.2 15.2 76.7
2013 423 27.2 15.5 86.1
2014 394 29.0 13.5 71.8
2015 399 29.0 13.7 75.4
2016 383 28.0 13.6 69.2
2017 396 28.0 14.1 n/a
2018 369 28.0 13.1 n/a
2019 340 27.0 12.5 n/a
2020 372 25.0 14.8 67.2
2021 358 24.0 14.9 n/a
2022 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2023 340 24.0 14.1 n/a
2024 334 24.0 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rutledge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 217 25.0 8.6 n/a
1989 210 25.0 8.4 n/a
1990 224 11.0 20.3 n/a
1991 242 11.0 22.0 n/a
1992 493 27.0 18.2 n/a
1993 505 27.0 18.7 n/a
1994 513 34.0 15.1 n/a
1995 562 39.0 14.4 n/a
1996 562 39.0 14.4 n/a
1997 506 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 557 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 591 n/a n/a n/a
2003 591 n/a n/a n/a
2004 200 n/a n/a n/a
2005 188 n/a n/a n/a
2006 267 15.9 16.8 n/a
2007 209 16.0 13.1 79.4
2008 244 17.0 14.4 69.3
2009 0 20.0 n/a n/a
2010 378 21.0 18.0 83.9
2011 384 21.0 18.2 78.9
2012 399 26.2 15.2 76.7
2013 423 27.2 15.5 86.1
2014 394 29.0 13.5 71.8
2015 399 29.0 13.7 75.4
2016 383 28.0 13.6 69.2
2017 396 28.0 14.1 n/a
2018 369 28.0 13.1 n/a
2019 340 27.0 12.5 n/a
2020 372 25.0 14.8 67.2
2021 358 24.0 14.9 n/a
2022 339 24.0 14.1 n/a
2023 340 24.0 14.1 n/a
2024 334 24.0 13.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rutledge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,105 (10.3%) $8,870 (82.9%) $10,695
2020 $2,651 (23.3%) $8,106 (71.2%) $11,391
2021 $1,978 (17.1%) $8,786 (76.1%) $11,549
2022 $2,151 (17.0%) $9,602 (76.0%) $12,635
2023 $1,980 (15.4%) $9,991 (77.5%) $12,889

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rutledge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 542nd of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 607th of 1020 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rutledge Elementary School)54.730.9
 23.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)38.536.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rutledge Elementary School)29.243.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)28.546.2
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rutledge Elementary School)51.739.7
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)40.137
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rutledge Elementary School)37.953.1
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)27.943.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rutledge Elementary School)31.321.3
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)36.127.1
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rutledge Elementary School)23.827.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)30.229.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rutledge Elementary School)29.733.3
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grainger County)36.733.7
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rutledge Elementary School)31.720.6
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grainger County)30.736.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Rutledge Elementary School)18.811.1
 7.7%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Grainger County)32.822.8
 10%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Rutledge Elementary School)4130.7
 10.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Grainger County)34.233.5
 0.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rutledge Elementary School)30.135.5
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Grainger County)28.632.7
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Rutledge Elementary School)18.811.1
 7.7%
   All Grades Social Studies (Grainger County)3035.4
 5.4%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340340
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic5652
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White281281
Two or More Races02


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Rutledge Elementary School ranks 560th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Rutledge Elementary School.

Students at Rutledge Elementary School are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Rutledge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rutledge Middle School
High : Grainger Academy
High : Grainger County Adult High
High : Grainger High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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