- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Flatwoods, KY
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210513001270
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 442
- students enrolled
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Russell Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210513001270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 210513001270 · Flatwoods, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.7:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High School (615 students)
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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
- This school
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School
442 students
- Russell Indepe 14
Russell Independent Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School compares
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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-Mcdowell Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T 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 Independent Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School
How many students attend Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School?
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Flatwoods, KY. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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-Mcdowell Intermediate School?
46.9% of students at Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Flatwoods, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School?
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Russell Independent?
Besides Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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.