Rutherford Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 · Stillwater Area Public Schools
#153 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#4729 of 50,301 nationally
About Rutherford Elementary
Rutherford Elementary is a public elementary located in Stillwater, in the Stillwater Area Public Schools school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 573 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 153rd of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 573.
There are 12 schools in Stillwater; Rutherford Elementary ranks 5th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Rutherford Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Rutherford Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lily Lake Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students · 2.1 km away
Stonebridge Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students · 2.7 km away
Stillwater Area High School
Stillwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,658 students · 3.1 km away
New Heights School Inc.
Stillwater · Charter high · Grades 6–12
70 students · 3.1 km away
New Heights Elementary School
Stillwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
39 students · 3.1 km away
Stillwater Middle School
Stillwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students · 3.7 km away
Gate 4/5
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
64 students · 3.7 km away
Houlton Elementary
Houlton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students · 5.5 km away
Wildwood Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
648 students · 5.7 km away
Lake Elmo Elementary
Lake Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
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573 students
Banfield Elementary
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574 students
Roseau Elementary
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574 students
Discovery Community Elementary
Waite Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Oak Hills Elementary
Lakeville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Thomas Lake Elementary
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Rutherford Elementary a good school?
Rutherford Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #153 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Rutherford Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Rutherford Elementary ranks #153 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #4729 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Rutherford Elementary?
Rutherford Elementary had 573 students in 2025.
Is Rutherford Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Rutherford Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Rutherford Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Rutherford Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.