Rutledge Primary

470 Water St
Rutledge, TN 37861
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Rutledge Primary's student population of 140 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
140 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rutledge Primary is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
15%
13%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
83%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
140 students attend Rutledge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rutledge Primary students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutledge Primary?
Rutledge Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutledge Primary offer ?
Rutledge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Rutledge Primary part of?
Rutledge Primary is part of Grainger County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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