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Rutherford El School

6500 CLEARFIELD ST HARRISBURG PA 17111

Ranked 144 of 318 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Harrisburg
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rutherford El School

6500 CLEARFIELD ST HARRISBURG PA 17111
Best Elementary School in Harrisburg Best Elementary School in Pennsylvania ← Back to home

About Rutherford El School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
441
Total Students
$76265
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 27.2%
Asian 25.4%
Hispanic 15.2%
Black 23.1%
Two+ Races 8.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
27.2%
Asian
25.4%
Hispanic
15.2%
Black
23.1%
Two+ Races
8.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 441
47.6%
210 Female
52.4%
231 Male

Student Population

441 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Rutherford El School Contact Information

Address

6500 CLEARFIELD ST HARRISBURG PA 17111

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Phone

(717) 561-1990

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Website

https://www.cdschools.org/

TOP 144 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rutherford El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed Robotics Program Info
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed Robotics Program Info

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM- 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q.What makes Rutherford Elementary School unique? A.Rutherford Elementary stands out because of its dual focus on strong academics and a caring community. Q.How can parents stay informed about Rutherford Elementary School events? A.Parents can stay up-to-date with what's happening at Rutherford Elementary by checking announcements and newsletters. Q.Does Rutherford Elementary School have programs for special needs students? A.Rutherford Elementary does provide programs designed to support students with special needs. Q.What is the focus of learning at Rutherford Elementary School? A.At Rutherford Elementary, the focus is on developing critical thinking, creativity, and strong basic skills. Q.How does Rutherford Elementary School engage the local community? A.Rutherford Elementary builds ties with the local community by inviting families to take part in school events and activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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