Rutherford Elementary School

1607 Sierra Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149 | (972) 290-4060
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 506
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Ms Deborah Shewmake
  • Fax: (972) 290-4068
  • Website: www.mesquiteisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 506
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 31.2
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.2
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 256 (50.6%)
  • Females: 250 (49.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 51 (10.1%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 244 (48.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 295 (58.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Rutherford Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black14929.4%
Asian153.0%
Hispanic14528.7%
White19638.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Rutherford Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten5911.7%
1st Grade7514.8%
2nd Grade9418.6%
3rd Grade9017.8%
4th Grade8416.6%
5th Grade10420.6%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
13.6
District:
9.7
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
32.3%
District:
39.6%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
12.8%
District:
20.5%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
30.2%
District:
18.7%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
24.7%
District:
14.3%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$73,914
District:
$71,502
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$52,207
District:
$50,464
State:
$48,263
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$47,018
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$48,038
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$52,659
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$60,581
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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