Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rutherford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rutherford Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rutherford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1196 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
38%
11%
White
20%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford Elementary School's ranking?
Rutherford Elementary School is ranked #1196 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Rutherford Elementary School often compared to?
Rutherford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenwood Elementary School, Trunnell Elementary School, Hazelwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary School?
457 students attend Rutherford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Rutherford Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Elementary School?
Rutherford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford Elementary School offer ?
Rutherford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutherford Elementary School part of?
Rutherford Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rutherford Elementary School located?
Rutherford Elementary School is located in the Beechmont neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Beechmont.
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