How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Powell County | Russell Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stanton, Kentucky | Flatwoods, Kentucky |
| Total Enrollment | 2,130 | 2,132 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Powell County | Russell Independent |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,085 | $14,327 |
| Federal Revenue | 29.3% | 16.2% |
| State Revenue | 51.7% | 54.7% |
| Local Revenue | 19.0% | 29.1% |
Powell County
Federal State Local
Russell Independent
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Powell County | Russell Independent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.0% | 91.0% |
| African American | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.1% | 43.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Powell County | Russell Independent |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 14 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 229.8:1 | 407.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.9% | 20.2% |
School Types
Powell County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Russell Independent
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.