Rutland Elem School

www.rutlandgs.org

70 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Rutland Elementary School, located in Ottawa, Illinois, is a small, rural public school serving students in the kindergarten through eighth-grade range. As a district-based institution, it plays a foundational role in the local community, emphasizing a personalized learning environment typical of smaller school settings. The school is known for fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty can maintain strong relationships with both students and their families, aiming to support the developmental and academic needs of the local youth.

Academically, Rutland Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while often benefiting from the smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. Because it is a K-8 facility, the school provides a consistent educational experience throughout a child's formative years, helping to build a strong community culture. While it operates within the broader context of Illinois public education, the school remains characterized by its specific rural setting and its commitment to providing a supportive, stable environment for its students in the Ottawa area.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutland Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	12
Asian	2
Two or More	1

White
55 (78.6%)
Hispanic
12 (17.1%)
Asian
2 (2.9%)
Two or More
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutland CCSD 230
Phone:	(815)433-2949
Website:	http://www.rutlandgs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 4

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 11