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Rutherford Elementary School vs. Hazelwood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Rutherford Elementary School
301 Southland Boulevard
Louisville, KY 40214
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hazelwood Elementary School
1325 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rutherford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hazelwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
484 students
520 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rutherford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hazelwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rutherford Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hazelwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rutherford Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hazelwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hazelwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1208 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#1066 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rutherford Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hazelwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazelwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazelwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rutherford Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hazelwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rutherford Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hazelwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
106
Kindergarten Students
76
80
Grade 1 Students
76
72
Grade 2 Students
75
73
Grade 3 Students
75
65
Grade 4 Students
74
61
Grade 5 Students
83
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hazelwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hazelwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
41%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hazelwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hazelwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rutherford Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hazelwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hazelwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hazelwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rutherford Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hazelwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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