Enrollment
442
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Flatwoods, Kentucky, enrolling 442 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russell Independent also operates Russell High School (615 students) and Russell Primary School (494 students) alongside Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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-Mcdowell Intermediate School compares
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell Independent, which includes Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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-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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~442 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School a good school?
Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School earns 48/100 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-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.
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