- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Russell Middle School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 317374000240 · Omaha, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 16.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Russell Middle School shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Russell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 760
Russell Middle School
760 students
What this shows Russell Middle School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Middle School compares
Russell Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 2,526
- 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
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 (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), down 41.
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, 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 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.
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.