Very Good
#526 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 29% in state
Based on limited data
Rutledge Primary
Elementary School · Grainger County · Rutledge, TN
A Grainger County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
470 Water ST, Rutledge, TN 37861
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Rutledge Primary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat 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 | 4.6 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
- #4 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 Primary is listed in Grainger County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rutledge Primary
Rutledge Primary is a public elementary school in Rutledge, TN, part of Grainger County, serving approximately 176 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 1,786 schools in TN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rutledge Primary
What grades does Rutledge Primary serve?
Rutledge Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
Rutledge Primary has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutledge Primary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rutledge Primary rank in TN?
Rutledge Primary ranks #526 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Rutledge Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rutledge Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Rutledge Primary a charter school?
No, Rutledge Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rutledge Primary a Title I school?
No, Rutledge Primary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grainger County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (865) 828-5614
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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