- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Russell County Middle School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 210516001599 · Russell Springs, KY Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 16.3:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (859 students)
Russell County Middle School held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
859 students
- This school
Russell County Middle School
652 students
- Russell Spring
Russell Springs Elementary School
632 students
- Jamestown Elem
Jamestown Elementary School
480 students
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Russell County Middle School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell County Middle School compares
Russell County Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Russell County reports $13,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~652 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.