Enrollment
576
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Elementary School
Russell Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Warner Robins, Georgia, enrolling 576 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 576 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 414 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Warner Robins's public schools, it stands alongside David a. Perdue Primary (716 students): Russell Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.2:1).
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Russell Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Russell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Russell Elementary School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Russell Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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