Rutherford Elementary
A Iroquois Zone resides elementary with a 9:40 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Iroquois Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m.
Rutherford Elementary is a Iroquois Zone elementary with a 9:40 a.m. start, under listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
301 Southland Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40214 · south Louisville and Beechmont
Official starting points
- Official Rutherford Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Rutherford Elementary is at 301 Southland Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40214 in south Louisville and Beechmont. It serves grades K–5, runs 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m., and is a Iroquois Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Iroquois High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Dr. Kenya Natsis
Counselor Latonya Rollerson, Family Resource Coordinator Samantha Nichols, mental-health practitioner Maria Joule, and SAM Rheanna Thameling were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 301 Southland Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40214
- Phone
- (502) 485-8320
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/rutherford(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: Yes
- Iroquois Zone
- Listed capacity: 587
- 9:40 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Rutherford Elementary to the address, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Families seeking another eligible option use the School Choices section.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Returning students who have not moved do not need to reapply to stay.
- Use School Finder to confirm the resides school, zone, and later school path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the current stop.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system. Eligibility can change; confirm the route and the household plan for the 9:40 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Rutherford Elementary is your resides or preferred Iroquois Zone school.
- The 9:40 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value the school’s published programs and support services.
Think twice when
- You need a different school-day schedule.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide theme magnet.
- You are choosing only from rankings without checking current grade-level space.
Students
The 2025–26 source count was 442 students against a listed capacity of 587, about 75% full. The Choices Guide used 491. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
70%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 15% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 142 | 32% |
| Black / African American | 179 | 40% |
| Other reported groups | 55 | 12% |
Gender: 225 female · 217 male
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 80.1%
- Multilingual learners: 274 students
- Data book lists Pre-K–5; confirm current preschool placement
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 12% proficient and 3% distinguished; 15% combined P+D.
- 8% proficient and 1% distinguished; 9% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were well below JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
Advance Program
The Choices Guide lists Advance and a literature-based curriculum supported by team teaching.
STEM and projects
A full-time STEM teacher and Project-Based Learning groups are listed.
Multilingual community
The guide reports more than 16 languages and lists Academic Team, STLP, chess, sports, and other activities.
Location and daily life
The campus is in south Louisville and Beechmont. Test the commute during the actual 9:40 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was under listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Counselor Latonya Rollerson, Family Resource Coordinator Samantha Nichols, mental-health practitioner Maria Joule, and SAM Rheanna Thameling were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Iroquois Zone optionsCane Run, Frayser, Gutermuth, Hazelwood, Jacob, Mill Creek, and Semple are other Iroquois Zone campuses.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Rutherford Elementary my assigned school or an option I need to apply for?
- 2.What does the grade-level reading block look like in minutes and group size?
- 3.What care is available around the 9:40 a.m.–4:20 p.m. schedule?
- 4.How do the listed programs operate in a typical week?
- 5.Which grades currently have space?
- 6.What transportation applies to my exact address?
- 7.What middle and high school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school, zone, middle school, and high school.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Apply during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.
- 4.Tour during the 9:40 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.