How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Russellville School District | West Memphis School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Russellville, Arkansas | West Memphis, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 5,602 | 4,954 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Russellville School District | West Memphis School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,246 | $13,096 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.3% | 26.6% |
| State Revenue | 26.1% | 55.9% |
| Local Revenue | 54.6% | 17.5% |
Russellville School District
Federal State Local
West Memphis School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Russellville School District | West Memphis School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.7% | 15.1% |
| African American | 4.7% | 81.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.5% | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Russellville School District | West Memphis School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 25 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 377:1 | 380:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 35.8% |
School Types
Russellville School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
West Memphis School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
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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.