Enrollment
760
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Omaha, NE
Russell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317374000240
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 21
- middle schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #1 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Omaha, Nebraska, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Nebraska average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 93% of state schools at 760 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Millard Public Schools spends $11,075 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students) and Millard South High School (2,526 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 62% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Russell Middle School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millard Public Schools, which includes Russell Middle School.
$11,075
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 31.6%
Federal 9.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Middle School
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has 760 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Omaha, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Middle School?
11.8% of students at Russell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Middle School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 middle schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #1 of 21 middle schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Omaha on the city page.
Is Russell Middle School a good school?
Russell Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. 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 Millard Public Schools?
Besides Russell Middle School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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