Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rutherford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rutherford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rutherford Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rutherford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#362 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
83%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford Elementary School's ranking?
Rutherford Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Rutherford Elementary School often compared to?
Rutherford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lily Lake Elementary School, Stonebridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary School?
555 students attend Rutherford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Rutherford Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford Elementary School?
Rutherford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rutherford Elementary School offer ?
Rutherford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rutherford Elementary School part of?
Rutherford Elementary School is part of Stillwater Area School District.
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