Rutledge Primary serves 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Rutledge Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Rutledge Primary's student population of 176 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Teach. Learn. Succeed.
The diversity score of Rutledge Primary is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
1%
21%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
176 students attend Rutledge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rutledge Primary students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutledge Primary?
Rutledge Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutledge Primary offer ?
Rutledge Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutledge Primary part of?
Rutledge Primary is part of Grainger County School District.
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