Rutherfordton Elementary School

201 Bob Hardin Road
Rutherfordton, NC 28139

res.rcsnc.org/

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rutherfordton Elementary School, located at 201 Bob Hardin Road in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Rutherford County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and character growth. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while encouraging them to become active and positive members of their local community.

In addition to its academic programs, Rutherfordton Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Through various initiatives and school-wide activities, the institution strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and school spirit among its students. Prospective parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum updates, and administrative policies by visiting their official website at http://res.rcsnc.org/.

397

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutherfordton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	38
Black	34
Two or More	46

White
279 (70.3%)
Two or More
46 (11.6%)
Hispanic
38 (9.6%)
Black
34 (8.6%)

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:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)287-3778
Website:	http://res.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
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 18

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69