- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russell Springs, KY
Russell Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210516001264
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Russell Springs · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Springs Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, KY.
School address
District: Russell County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210516001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Russell Springs Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210516001264 · Russell Springs, KY Other · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell County High School (859 students)
Russell Springs Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russell Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russell County
Russell County High School
859 students
- Russell County
Russell County Middle School
652 students
- This school
Russell Springs Elementary School
632 students
- Jamestown Elem
Jamestown Elementary School
480 students
- Salem Elementa
Salem Elementary School
401 students
What this shows Russell Springs Elementary School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Springs Elementary School compares
Russell Springs Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 632 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Russell Springs Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County reports $13,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jamestown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Russell Springs
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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Russell Springs Elementary School?
Russell Springs Elementary School has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russell Springs, KY. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Springs Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Springs Elementary School?
69.4% of students at Russell Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Springs Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Russell Springs, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Springs Elementary School?
Russell Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Russell Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Russell Springs, 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 County?
Besides Russell Springs Elementary School, Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students), Russell County Middle School (652 students), and Jamestown Elementary School (480 students). See the Russell County district page for the complete list.