RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rutherford Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 479 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 37 teachers, Rutherford Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Rutherford Elementary School, located at 301 Southland Boulevard in Louisville, Kentucky, is a public school serving the local community within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in the Southland neighborhood and functions as a foundational institution for primary education, focusing on providing core academic instruction while fostering the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of a large urban school district, Rutherford Elementary typically emphasizes the integration of state-mandated curriculum standards alongside initiatives aimed at promoting equity, literacy, and student engagement. The school generally serves a diverse population of students in grades Pre-K through 5, working to prepare them for the transition to middle school through structured classroom environments and various extracurricular opportunities. Parents and community members interested in specific performance data, current academic programs, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the official JCPS district website.

For more information, contact Rutherford Elementary at (502) 485-8320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.