RUTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rutland Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutland CCSD 230 school district, located in Ottawa, IL with about 73 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Rutland Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rutland Elementary School, located in Ottawa, Illinois, is a small, rural public school serving students in the kindergarten through eighth-grade range. As a district-based institution, it plays a foundational role in the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment typical of smaller school settings. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty can maintain strong relationships with both students and their families, aiming to support the developmental and academic needs of the local youth.

Academically, Rutland Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while often benefiting from the smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. Because it is a K-8 facility, the school provides a consistent educational experience throughout a child's formative years, helping to build a strong community culture. While it operates within the broader context of Illinois public education, the school remains characterized by its specific rural setting and its commitment to providing a supportive, stable environment for its students in the Ottawa area.

For more information, contact Rutland Elem School at (815) 433-2949 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.