Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherford College Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
1%
25%
White
85%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Rutherford College Elementary School?
209 students attend Rutherford College Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rutherford College Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford College Elementary School?
Rutherford College Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutherford College Elementary School offer ?
Rutherford College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rutherford College Elementary School part of?
Rutherford College Elementary School is part of Burke County Schools School District.
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