RUTHERFORDTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Rutherfordton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rutherford County Schools school district, located in Rutherfordton, NC with about 380 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 21 teachers, Rutherfordton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Rutherfordton Elementary School, located at 201 Bob Hardin Road in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Rutherford County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and character growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active and positive members of their local community.
In addition to its academic programs, Rutherfordton Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through various initiatives and school-wide activities, the institution strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit among its students. Prospective parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum updates, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://res.rcsnc.org/.
For more information, contact Rutherfordton Elementary School at (828) 287-3778 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
(828) 287-3778
http://res.rcsnc.org/
RUTHERFORDTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rutherfordton, NC with about 380 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rutherford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 380
- Teachers:
- 21.96
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 380 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RUTHERFORDTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Black or African American
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.