- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warner Robins, GA
Russell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130288001241
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Russell Elementary School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 130288001241 · Warner Robins, GA Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 12.8:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Russell Elementary School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Russell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 576
Russell Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Russell Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Elementary School compares
Russell Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
White 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Russell Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Warner Robins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
David a. Perdue Primary
Standard public school
716 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary School
Standard public school
683 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15:1 students per teacher
C. B. Watson Primary School
Standard public school
618 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Lake Joy Primary School
Standard public school
588 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Shirley Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Elementary School
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warner Robins, GA. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Russell Elementary School?
83.9% of students at Russell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Elementary School is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Warner Robins, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warner Robins on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Russell Elementary School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.