Rutherford College Elementary School
170 Honeycutt Dr, Rutherford College, NC 28671 | (828) 879-8870
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 229
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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 EligibleAll 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

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 2 | 0.9% |
Black | 8 | 3.5% |
Asian | 19 | 8.3% |
Hispanic | 9 | 3.9% |
White | 191 | 83.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Pre-Kindergarten | 11 | 4.8% |
Kindergarten | 29 | 12.7% |
1st Grade | 28 | 12.2% |
2nd Grade | 40 | 17.5% |
3rd Grade | 41 | 17.9% |
4th Grade | 41 | 17.9% |
5th Grade | 39 | 17.0% |
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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