- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russell, KY
Russell Independent Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Independent Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210513002514
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Independent Alternative School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Independent Alternative School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Independent Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russell, KY.
School address
District: Russell Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210513002514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Russell Independent Alternative School grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+36.4%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 210513002514 · Russell, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 14:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High School (615 students)
Russell Independent Alternative School grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (+36.4%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell Independent Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell High S
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
- This school 14
Russell Independent Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Russell Independent Alternative School reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Independent Alternative School compares
Russell Independent Alternative School is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
African American 7.1%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Russell Independent Alternative School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Russell Independent reports $14,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Independent Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Independent Alternative 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
Similar other schools in Russell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~14 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Independent Alternative School
How many students attend Russell Independent Alternative School?
Russell Independent Alternative School has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Russell, KY. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Independent Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Independent Alternative School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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 Independent Alternative School?
72.7% of students at Russell Independent Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Independent Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Independent Alternative School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Russell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Independent Alternative School?
Russell Independent Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Russell Independent Alternative School rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Independent Alternative School ranks #4 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 Independent Alternative School, Russell Independent also operates Russell High School (615 students), Russell Primary School (494 students), and Russell Middle School (488 students). See the Russell Independent district page for the complete list.