RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/ruediger

484 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ruediger Elementary School, located on West 10th Avenue in Tallahassee, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Leon County School District. Situated near the historic Frenchtown and midtown areas, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like other schools within the Leon County district, Ruediger is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that supports student success through various enrichment activities and academic support systems. As part of the broader Leon County Schools system, Ruediger benefits from the district’s initiatives regarding technology integration and data-driven instruction designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs, the official district website at [leonschools.net](http://www.leonschools.net) serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative documentation.

484

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	53
Black	352
Asian	10
Two or More	28

Black
352 (72.7 %)
Hispanic
53 (11.0 %)
White
41 (8.5 %)
Two or More
28 (5.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)488-1074
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/ruediger
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	44.2%
Male	270	55.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)