Serving 853 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rutledge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Rutledge Elementary serves the eastern part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rutledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rutledge Elementary School's student population of 853 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
853 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Rutledge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutledge Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
40%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutledge Elementary School's ranking?
Rutledge Elementary School is ranked #398 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rutledge Elementary School often compared to?
Rutledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patsy Sommer Elementary School, Elsa England Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rutledge Elementary School?
853 students attend Rutledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Rutledge Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutledge Elementary School?
Rutledge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutledge Elementary School offer ?
Rutledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rutledge Elementary School part of?
Rutledge Elementary School is part of Leander Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rutledge Elementary School located?
Rutledge Elementary School is located in the Avery Ranch Far West neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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