Rutherford Elementary

www.gcssd.org/rjhs/

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rutherford Elementary School, located at 108 West Knox Street in Rutherford, Tennessee, is part of the Gibson County Special School District (GCSSD). As a primary educational institution in the small community of Rutherford, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for local elementary-aged students. It operates as a core component of the district’s mission to foster student achievement and community engagement within a rural setting.

The school’s online presence is integrated within the broader Gibson County Special School District portal, reflecting a commitment to district-wide educational standards and communication. By maintaining a structured learning environment, Rutherford Elementary aims to prepare its students for their subsequent transition into junior high and high school within the GCSSD system. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular activities, or administrative policies can find updated information through the district's official website.

282

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutherford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	9
Black	35
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
227 (80.5 %)
Black
35 (12.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.2 %)
Two or More
9 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Gibson Co Sp Dist
Phone:	(731)665-6180
Website:	http://www.gcssd.org/rjhs/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 39