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#1851 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 49% in state

Rutland Elem School

Elementary School · Rutland Ccsd 230 · Ottawa, IL

A Rutland Ccsd 230 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3231 N Il Route 71, Ottawa, IL 61350

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
District spending per student$31,476
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Rutland Elem School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rutland Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,688/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottawa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,562

Median home value

$157,100

Median rent

$940/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Rutland Ccsd 230

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$31,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rutland Elem School is listed in Rutland CCSD 230; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rutland Elem School

Rutland Elem School is a public elementary school in Ottawa, IL, part of Rutland Ccsd 230, serving approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,851 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rutland Elem School

What grades does Rutland Elem School serve?

Rutland Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Rutland Elem School?

Rutland Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Elem School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rutland Elem School rank in IL?

Rutland Elem School ranks #1,851 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Rutland Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rutland Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Rutland Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutland Elem School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rutland Elem School a charter school?

No, Rutland Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rutland Elem School a Title I school?

No, Rutland Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rutland Elem School?

15.9% of students at Rutland Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
LaSalle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 61350)
23,999
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
42.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61350; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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