Ruediger Elementary School

Summary:

Ruediger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 484 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ruediger Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 72.73% African American, significantly higher than surrounding schools. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 35.1% to 38.9%, much higher than nearby schools. Academically, Ruediger's test scores are consistently lower than the Leon District and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, Ruediger's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 34%, compared to 55% for the district and state.

Despite increased spending per student, from $8,659 in 2019-2020 to $11,692 in 2022-2023, Ruediger's academic performance has not shown significant improvement. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful change. Nearby charter schools, such as The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville and The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre, consistently outperform Ruediger on test scores and other metrics, providing valuable insights for improving the school's approach.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

526 W 10th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 488-1074

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
1736^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,692

Students who attend Ruediger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Raa Middle School
High:	Leon High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.7%

Two or more races:

8.4%

Hispanic:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruediger Elementary School ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 19^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.7%), two or more races (8.4%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruediger Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 10^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Ruediger Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruediger Elementary School is $11,692, which is the 11^th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Leon School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ruediger Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ruediger Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	52.67	823^rd	1688	51.2%
2007	42.36	1092^nd	1786	38.9%
2008	40.41	1128^th	1789	36.9%
2009	43.30	1119^th	1847	39.4%
2010	30.62	1421^st	1919	26.0%
2011	17.61	1735^th	1985	12.6%
2012	28.82	1474^th	1984	25.7%
2013	29.19	1505^th	2029	25.8%
2014	37.32	1323^rd	2064	35.9%
2016	40.10	1264^th	2087	39.4%
2017	44.26	1185^th	2112	43.9%
2018	26.43	1621^st	2118	23.5%
2019	38.33	1360^th	2182	37.7%
2021	14.21	2012^th	2247	10.5%
2022	11.39	2074^th	2219	6.5%
2023	23.25	1793^rd	2240	20.0%
2024	26.20	1736^th	2256	23.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ruediger Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	336	240	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
1989	301	237	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	562
1990	310	264	11	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	592
1991	262	284	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	560
1992	272	277	16	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	574
1993	255	306	15	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	591
1994	223	293	12	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1995	192	275	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1996	192	275	12	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	488
1997	170	315	11	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1998	166	360	15	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1999	130	333	7	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
2000	116	338	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	474
2001	100	344	8	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
2002	93	367	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2003	93	367	9	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
2004	73	354	14	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2005	66	375	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	475
2006	75	415	11	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	73	430	13	33	1	n/a	n/a	21	571
2008	73	445	15	26	1	n/a	n/a	19	579
2009	63	453	19	28	1	n/a	n/a	25	589
2010	51	462	9	25	0	n/a	n/a	21	568
2011	71	437	8	29	0	0	21	0	566
2012	38	386	7	29	0	0	17	0	477
2013	53	368	9	34	1	0	14	0	479
2014	59	367	4	40	1	0	19	0	490
2015	70	381	4	32	1	0	16	0	504
2016	59	369	10	34	0	0	22	0	494
2017	50	406	3	35	1	0	23	0	518
2018	65	407	7	35	0	0	29	0	543
2019	41	381	11	40	0	1	23	0	497
2020	42	411	8	46	0	1	25	0	533
2021	37	366	8	34	0	1	27	0	473
2022	30	339	5	37	0	1	31	0	443
2023	41	352	10	53	0	0	28	0	484
2024	35	354	7	38	0	0	40	0	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ruediger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	593	34.0	17.4	37.8
1989	562	38.0	14.7	43.8
1990	592	39.0	15.1	37.2
1991	560	32.0	17.5	44.5
1992	574	33.0	17.3	35.5
1993	591	34.0	17.4	31.6
1994	533	38.0	14.0	45.2
1995	488	33.0	14.8	29.1
1996	488	33.0	14.8	29.1
1997	510	36.0	14.2	20.6
1998	553	34.0	16.3	49.2
1999	485	36.0	13.5	60.2
2000	474	38.0	12.5	66.5
2001	466	38.0	12.3	61.8
2002	484	36.0	13.4	69.8
2003	484	36.0	13.4	69.8
2004	455	36.0	12.6	71.4
2005	475	34.0	14.0	78.5
2006	534	35.0	15.3	76.6
2007	571	39.0	14.6	75.1
2008	579	40.0	14.5	64.5
2009	589	45.4	14.9	82.6
2010	568	39.5	14.3	80.8
2011	566	39.0	14.5	81.3
2012	477	34.0	14.0	99.4
2013	479	34.0	14.0	99.4
2014	490	34.0	14.4	66.5
2015	504	35.0	14.4	50
2016	494	34.0	14.5	74.5
2017	518	35.0	14.8	75.7
2018	543	36.0	15.0	71.6
2019	497	35.0	14.2	62.4
2020	533	35.0	15.2	67.4
2021	473	35.0	13.5	66.2
2022	443	34.0	13.0	75.4
2023	484	35.0	13.8	72.3
2024	474	35.0	13.5	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ruediger Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	593	34.0	17.4	37.8
1989	562	38.0	14.7	43.8
1990	592	39.0	15.1	37.2
1991	560	32.0	17.5	44.5
1992	574	33.0	17.3	35.5
1993	591	34.0	17.4	31.6
1994	533	38.0	14.0	45.2
1995	488	33.0	14.8	29.1
1996	488	33.0	14.8	29.1
1997	510	36.0	14.2	20.6
1998	553	34.0	16.3	49.2
1999	485	36.0	13.5	60.2
2000	474	38.0	12.5	66.5
2001	466	38.0	12.3	61.8
2002	484	36.0	13.4	69.8
2003	484	36.0	13.4	69.8
2004	455	36.0	12.6	71.4
2005	475	34.0	14.0	78.5
2006	534	35.0	15.3	76.6
2007	571	39.0	14.6	75.1
2008	579	40.0	14.5	64.5
2009	589	45.4	14.9	82.6
2010	568	39.5	14.3	80.8
2011	566	39.0	14.5	81.3
2012	477	34.0	14.0	99.4
2013	479	34.0	14.0	99.4
2014	490	34.0	14.4	66.5
2015	504	35.0	14.4	50
2016	494	34.0	14.5	74.5
2017	518	35.0	14.8	75.7
2018	543	36.0	15.0	71.6
2019	497	35.0	14.2	62.4
2020	533	35.0	15.2	67.4
2021	473	35.0	13.5	66.2
2022	443	34.0	13.0	75.4
2023	484	35.0	13.8	72.3
2024	474	35.0	13.5	74.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ruediger Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,026 (12.3%)	$7,324 (87.7%)	$8,350
2019	$1,084 (12.1%)	$7,900 (87.9%)	$8,984
2020	$995 (11.5%)	$7,664 (88.5%)	$8,659
2021	$1,576 (16.1%)	$8,240 (84.0%)	$9,815
2022	$2,231 (20.7%)	$8,554 (79.3%)	$10,784
2023	$2,435 (20.8%)	$9,256 (79.2%)	$11,692

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruediger Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1360^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1793^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	17.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ruediger Elementary School)	54	35	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	61	54	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruediger Elementary School)	54	33	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leon)	63	57	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ruediger Elementary School)	49	31	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	54	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ruediger Elementary School)	73	41	32%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	66	58	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ruediger Elementary School)	42	33	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	56	55	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ruediger Elementary School)	54	20	34%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leon)	61	48	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ruediger Elementary School)	31	34	3%
5th Grade Science (Leon)	54	50	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	497	484	2.6%
African American	381	352	7.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	40	53	32.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	41	41
Two or More Races	23	28	21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.4%	72.3%	9.9%

Schools Near Ruediger Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruediger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	526 W 10th Ave	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-1074	474	35	13.5	74.3%	35 (7.4%)	354 (74.7%)	38 (8.0%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.4%)	26.2	1736^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.0%		23.2	1793^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	20.0%	57	34.0	39.0	49.0				45.0	34.0	43.0				47.0					$11,692	$2,435	$9,256
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre	Public, Charter	K-8	2415 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	448	42	10.6	18.1%	256 (57.1%)	76 (17.0%)	50 (11.2%)	29 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (7.8%)	59.8	867^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.6%		67.2	684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.5%	183	70.0	53.0	55.0	83.0	77.0	59.0	68.0	54.0	54.0	50.0	78.0	45.0	50.0	61.0	70.0		85.0	$8,148	$662	$7,486
John G Riley Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1400 Indiana St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5840	571	30	19.0	80.6%	24 (4.2%)	442 (77.4%)	56 (9.8%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.8%)	13.5	2068^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.3%		19.2	1925^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.1%	143	33.0	23.0	31.0				42.0	32.0	43.0				28.0					$11,622	$3,134	$8,487
Sealey Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Allen Rd	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-5640	388	29	13.3	51.5%	80 (20.6%)	232 (59.8%)	33 (8.5%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.5%)	37.5	1416^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.2%		38.6	1371^st of 2240 public elementary schools	38.8%	45	59.0	48.0	47.0				65.0	44.0	34.0				35.0					$12,959	$2,595	$10,365
Kate Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	927 Miccosukee Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-1216	744	49	15.1	46.1%	213 (28.6%)	332 (44.6%)	59 (7.9%)	70 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	68 (9.1%)	60.5	850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.3%		56.3	939^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.1%	89	56.0	57.0	63.0				60.0	57.0	53.0				68.0					$9,372	$1,206	$8,166
Astoria Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2465 Atlas Rd	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-4673	452	32	14.1	78.1%	30 (6.6%)	367 (81.2%)	29 (6.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	21.2	1874^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.9%		17.9	1961^st of 2240 public elementary schools	12.5%	87	37.0	34.0	38.0				57.0	41.0	31.0				25.0					$11,415	$2,828	$8,588
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville	Public, Charter	K-8	3208 Thomasville Rd	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 386-6566	462	41	11.2	8.0%	306 (66.2%)	64 (13.9%)	48 (10.4%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	64.2	770^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.9%		74	526^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.5%	244	76.0	57.0	60.0	69.0	68.0	60.0	65.0	53.0	49.0	72.0	72.0	77.0	58.0	69.0	94.0		89.0	$8,424	$1,667	$6,756
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1414 Chowkeebin Nene	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7322	324	24	13.5	71.3%	30 (9.3%)	253 (78.1%)	19 (5.9%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.6%)	21.3	1873^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.0%		15.2	2022^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	9.7%	149	34.0	40.0	23.0				57.0	50.0	27.0				13.0					$14,850	$2,919	$11,932
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences	Public, Charter	K-8	3434 N Monroe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 681-7827	589	36	16.3	56.5%	116 (19.7%)	287 (48.7%)	130 (22.1%)	15 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	36 (6.1%)	28.1	1679^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.6%		39.6	1344^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.0%	335	51.0	41.0	52.0	43.0	40.0	54.0	51.0	41.0	32.0	30.0	63.0	33.0	36.0	15.0	62.0	86.0	75.0	$9,908	$1,937	$7,971
Bond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2204 Saxon St	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-7676	576	34	16.9	82.8%	17 (3.0%)	482 (83.7%)	40 (6.9%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	48.3	1129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.0%		46.6	1175^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.5%	46	53.0	51.0	39.0				67.0	60.0	58.0				43.0					$12,799	$2,945	$9,854

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruediger Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ruediger Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ruediger Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raa Middle School
High : Leon High School

How many students attend Ruediger Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 474 students attended Ruediger Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ruediger Elementary School?

Students at Ruediger Elementary School are 75% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Asian.

Is Ruediger Elementary School a good school?

Ruediger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Ruediger Elementary School in?

Leon

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