Enrollment
488
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Russell, Kentucky, enrolling 488 students.
At 15.7:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.9% free-meal eligibility runs 29% below the Kentucky average.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% 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 Middle 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 Middle School compares
Russell Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 90.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell Independent, which includes Russell Middle 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 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Russell on the city page.
Is Russell Middle School a good school?
Russell Middle School earns 42/100 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 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.
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