Very Good
#481 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 27% in state
Rutledge Elementary School
Elementary School · Grainger County · Rutledge, TN
A Grainger County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7480 Rutledge PIKE, Rutledge, TN 37861
- Math 42% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rutledge Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Rutledge Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,797
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
13%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Bean Station ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 421 | Compare → |
| Joppa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grainger County
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rutledge Elementary School is listed in Grainger County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutledge Elementary School
Rutledge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rutledge, TN, part of Grainger County, serving approximately 334 students in grades 2nd-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutledge Elementary School
What grades does Rutledge Elementary School serve?
Rutledge Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 6th.
How many students attend Rutledge Elementary School?
Rutledge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutledge Elementary School rank in TN?
Rutledge Elementary School ranks #481 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rutledge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutledge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Rutledge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rutledge Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rutledge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rutledge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutledge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rutledge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grainger County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (865) 828-5530
- Area population (ZIP 37861)
- 8,578
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 37861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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