Rutledge Primary serves 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 199 students
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rutledge Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rutledge Primary's student population of 199 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
School Motto
Teach. Learn. Succeed.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rutledge Primary is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
88%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rutledge Primary?
199 students attend Rutledge Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rutledge Primary students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
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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