- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russell, KY
Russell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210513001273
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Russell, KY.
School address
District: Russell Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210513001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Russell Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 210513001273 · Russell, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 15.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High School (615 students)
Russell Middle School held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell Middle 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
- This school
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 Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Middle School compares
Russell Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Russell Middle 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 Middle 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Independent Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Middle 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Middle School
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russell, KY. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Middle School?
41.9% of students at Russell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Russell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Russell Middle School rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Russell Independent also operates Russell High School (615 students), Russell Primary School (494 students), and Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School (442 students). See the Russell Independent district page for the complete list.