Enrollment
615
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210513001272
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 57
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell High School
Russell High School is a mid-sized high school in Russell, Kentucky, enrolling 615 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 39.2% free-meal eligibility runs 34% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Russell Independent also operates Russell Primary School (494 students) and Russell Middle School (488 students) alongside Russell High 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 High School compares
Russell High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,697
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell Independent, which includes Russell High School.
$12,697
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 54.7%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Russell on the city page.
Is Russell High School a good school?
Russell High School earns 57/100 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 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.
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