- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Russell, KY
Russell High School
Federal NCES profile for Russell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210513001272
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell, KY.
School address
District: Russell Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210513001272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Russell High School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 210513001272 · Russell, KY High · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 15:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell Primary School (494 students)
Russell High School shrank from 668 students in 2022-23 to 619 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Russell High School
615 students
- Russell Primar
Russell Primary School
494 students
- Russell Middle
Russell Middle School
488 students
- Russell-Mcdowe
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School
442 students
- Russell Indepe 14
Russell Independent Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Russell High School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell High School compares
Russell High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Russell High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell Independent reports $14,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Independent Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide high 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Russell High School
How many students attend Russell High School?
Russell High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Russell, KY. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell High School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 High School?
39.2% of students at Russell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell High School?
The largest demographic group at Russell High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Russell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell High School?
Russell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 High School rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russell, 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 Independent?
Besides Russell High School, Russell Independent also operates Russell Primary School (494 students), Russell Middle School (488 students), and Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School (442 students). See the Russell Independent district page for the complete list.