At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 442
288
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
90%+32.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Rutledge School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Midfield, Alabama. The school enrolls 288 students. It is part of the Midfield City district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
288 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictMidfield City
County1073
CityMidfield
ZIP35228
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010235000892
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment288
White2.8%
Hispanic / Latino10.1%
Black / African American86.1%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.8%
Hispanic
10.1%
Black
86.1%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.