Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School

Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
87 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School, located in Ruthven, Iowa, serves as a central pillar of the local community’s educational system. As part of the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and foundational learning environment for children in their early academic years. By fostering a small-school atmosphere, the institution focuses on individualized attention and the development of core academic skills, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education tailored to the needs of the rural Iowa community.

The school places a strong emphasis on student success through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community. By utilizing resources provided through their district website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic expectations, school events, and administrative information. With its commitment to academic growth and personal development, Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their future transitions into the middle and high school levels within the district.
87
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    77 (88.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (3.4 %)
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: Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District
Phone: (712)837-5211
Website: http://www.ruthven.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 87
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 14
Kindergarten 7
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 10
Gender Ratio