Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruediger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruediger Elementary School is located in the northwest part of Tallahassee, FL, serving an attendance area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruediger Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Reaching Every Student– All Day, Every Day, Every Way
School Rankings
Ruediger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruediger Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2831 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Soaring Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruediger Elementary School's ranking?
Ruediger Elementary School is ranked #2831 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ruediger Elementary School often compared to?
Ruediger Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Springwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruediger Elementary School?
504 students attend Ruediger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ruediger Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruediger Elementary School?
Ruediger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruediger Elementary School offer ?
Ruediger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruediger Elementary School part of?
Ruediger Elementary School is part of Leon School District.
In what neighborhood is Ruediger Elementary School located?
Ruediger Elementary School is located in the Levy Park neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Levy Park.
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