- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russell, KY
Russell Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210513001626
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Russell · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Primary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Russell, KY.
School address
District: Russell Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210513001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Russell Primary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 210513001626 · Russell, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell High School (615 students)
Russell Primary School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell High S
Russell High School
615 students
- This school
Russell Primary School
494 students
- Russell Middle
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 Primary School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Primary School compares
Russell Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 37% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, Russell Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Russell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Primary School
How many students attend Russell Primary School?
Russell Primary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russell, KY. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Primary School is 14.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% 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 Primary School?
48.8% of students at Russell Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Primary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Russell, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Primary School?
Russell Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Primary School rank among public schools in Russell?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Primary School ranks #2 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 Primary School, Russell Independent also operates Russell High School (615 students), Russell Middle School (488 students), and Russell-Mcdowell Intermediate School (442 students). See the Russell Independent district page for the complete list.