Rutland Elem School

Rutland Elem School is a public elementary school in Ottawa, IL, part of the Rutland CCSD 230. The school serves approximately 69 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7/10, placing it in the 95.8th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 35% proficiency in math and 38% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $77,562, where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 69 students, Rutland Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1, Rutland Elem School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Rutland Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.