Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District

Located at 1505 Washington St in Ruthven, Iowa, the Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District operates as an active, independent public school system tailored to its rural remote setting. Serving two operational school facilities, this non-charter district provides continuous, comprehensive educational coverage ranging from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. By offering a complete K–12 sequence within a single system, the district delivers a seamless academic progression for families seeking traditional public education in northwestern Iowa.

The district fosters an intimate learning environment, serving a student body of 147 pupils comprising 80 male and 67 female learners across its elementary, middle, and high school grades. To ensure personalized academic support and smooth administrative operations, Ruthven-Ayrshire maintains a well-resourced workforce totaling approximately 78.44 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 34.6 FTE classroom teachers, 9 FTE instructional aides, and 34.84 FTE support staff, creating an exceptionally favorable staff-to-student presence. Additional information for prospective families and educational researchers can be accessed through the district's portal at http://www.ruthven.k12.ia.us.