At a glance
Reported students
70
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
70
Rutland Elem School: 70 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 71
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Rutland Elem School
Rutland Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Ottawa. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Rutland CCSD 230. NCES reports 70 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.4:1, below the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rutland Elem School
- 1How do the reported 6.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black0%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Rutland Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 304 | 5.7 mi |
| Milton Pope Elem School Elementary · Miller Twp CCSD 210 | KG–08 | 195 | 6 mi |
| Marseilles Elementary School Elementary · Marseilles ESD 150 | PK–08 | 528 | 6.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 387 | 6.8 mi |
| Wallace Elem School Elementary · Wallace CCSD 195 | PK–08 | 420 | 6.8 mi |
| McKinley Elem School Elementary · Ottawa ESD 141 | PK–04 | 364 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rutland Elem School
What grades does Rutland Elem School serve?
Rutland Elem School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rutland CCSD 230.
How many students attend Rutland Elem School?
Rutland Elem School reported 70 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 71 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rutland Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 6.4:1, based on 70 students and 11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rutland Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rutland Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rutland CCSD 230 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rutland Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rutland Elem School in?
Rutland Elem School is part of Rutland CCSD 230, based in Ottawa, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rutland Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jefferson Elem School (5.7 mi), Milton Pope Elem School (6 mi), Marseilles Elementary School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.