Rutherford College Elementary School

170 Honeycutt Dr, Rutherford College, NC 28671 | (828) 879-8870
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 229
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 229 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
  • National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2005

Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 247, Rutherford College, NC 28671
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Ross Rumbaugh
  • Fax: (828) 879-9470
  • Website: www.burke.k12.nc.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
Additional School Details
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Semester
School District Details
  • Burke County Schools District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $7,932
  • Graduation Rate: 73.7%
  • Dropout Rate: 4.7%
  • Students Per Teacher: 14.4
  • Enrolled Students: 14,051

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 229
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 16.4
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 119 (52.0%)
  • Females: 110 (48.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 20 (8.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 115 (50.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 135 (59.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Rutherford College Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.9%
Black83.5%
Asian198.3%
Hispanic93.9%
White19183.4%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Rutherford College Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten114.8%
Kindergarten2912.7%
1st Grade2812.2%
2nd Grade4017.5%
3rd Grade4117.9%
4th Grade4117.9%
5th Grade3917.0%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for Rutherford College Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on November 14, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I love the school. two of my girls went there and my youngest still goes there. My nephew just started. it's a great place to be
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on October 13, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • IS A VERY GOOD SCHOOL FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER SARAH LONG AND SHE HAS DONE VERY WELL THERE I APPRECIATE ALL THERE ONE ON ONE HELP WITH HER

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