How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton School District | Russellville School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Arkansas | Russellville, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 5,904 | 5,602 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton School District | Russellville School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,367 | $13,246 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 19.3% |
| State Revenue | 53.6% | 26.1% |
| Local Revenue | 34.2% | 54.6% |
Benton School District
Federal State Local
Russellville School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton School District | Russellville School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.2% | 59.7% |
| African American | 12.5% | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 25.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 48.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton School District | Russellville School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 543.4:1 | 377:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 20.8% |
School Types
Benton School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Russellville School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.