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Rutherford Elementary

PublicGrades -1–8
Rutherford, Tennessee · Gibson Co Sp Dist
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students282
Student:Teacher14.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 463
282
Total Enrollment
State avg: 46%
59%+13.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Rutherford Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Rutherford, Tennessee. The school enrolls 282 students. It is part of the Gibson Co Sp Dist district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
282 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictGibson Co Sp Dist
County47053
CityRutherford
ZIP38369
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470140000419

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment282
White83.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.8%
Black / African American11.7%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
83.0%
Hispanic
1.8%
Black
11.7%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %59%
State Avg46%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)