D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Rutherford Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 301 Southland Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40214
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Kentucky
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
484
Students
enrolled
23.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%2/1003.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −28 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−22 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−7 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%32%reading -28 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading -3 pts, math -2 pts40th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%35%reading -23 pts, math +0 pts15th percentile (list)
Asian45%65%reading -28 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -18 pts, math -7 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 Southland Boulevard
City Louisville
ZIP Code 40214
District 2102990
NCES School ID 210299000775
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40214

Understanding the community around Rutherford Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,218
Per Capita Income $30,380
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,700
Median Rent $922
Owner-Occupied 55.0%
Renter-Occupied 45.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rutherford Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.3%
Hispanic/Latino 28.7%
White 15.3%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 484
Teachers (FTE) 20.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary has 484 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1.
What grades does Rutherford Elementary serve?
Rutherford Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rutherford Elementary receive per student?
Rutherford Elementary receives $19,590 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rutherford Elementary in 40214 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,101
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
45.0%

Other Schools in 40214

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026