Enrollment
652
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russell Springs, KY
Russell County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210516001599
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Russell Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY.
School address
District: Russell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210516001599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell County Middle School
Russell County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Russell Springs, Kentucky, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 280 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students) and Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students) alongside Russell County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Russell County Middle School compares
Russell County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,803
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Russell County Middle School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Russell County Middle School.
$12,803
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 23.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Russell County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Russell County Middle School
How many students attend Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 7% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell County Middle School?
65.7% of students at Russell County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell County Middle School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell County Middle School?
Russell County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Russell County Middle School rank among public schools in Russell Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell County Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, 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 Russell Springs on the city page.
Is Russell County Middle School a good school?
Russell County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Russell County?
Besides Russell County Middle School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students), Russell Springs Elementary School (632 students), and Jamestown Elementary School (480 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.
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