- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russellville, KY
R E Stevenson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for R E Stevenson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210519001274
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R E Stevenson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
R E Stevenson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R E Stevenson Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Russellville, KY.
School address
District: Russellville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210519001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
R E Stevenson Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210519001274 · Russellville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.5:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (304 students)
R E Stevenson Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
R E Stevenson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
R E Stevenson Elementary School
459 students
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
304 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
216 students
- Russellville P 115
Russellville Primary Academy
115 students
What this shows R E Stevenson Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How R E Stevenson Elementary School compares
R E Stevenson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, R E Stevenson Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Russellville Independent reports $14,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R E Stevenson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Primary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to R E Stevenson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Russellville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about R E Stevenson Elementary School
How many students attend R E Stevenson Elementary School?
R E Stevenson Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russellville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R E Stevenson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R E Stevenson Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R E Stevenson Elementary School?
76.5% of students at R E Stevenson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R E Stevenson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at R E Stevenson Elementary School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Russellville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R E Stevenson Elementary School?
R E Stevenson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R E Stevenson Elementary School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, R E Stevenson Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Russellville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville Independent?
Besides R E Stevenson Elementary School, Russellville Independent also operates Russellville High School (304 students), Russellville Middle School (216 students), and Russellville Primary Academy (115 students). See the Russellville Independent district page for the complete list.