Enrollment
632
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Springs Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell Springs Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Russell Springs, Kentucky, enrolling 632 students.
At 15:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 632 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Russell Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Salem Elementary School (401 students): Russell Springs Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 15.4:1).
Russell County also operates Russell County High School (859 students) and Russell County Middle School (652 students) alongside Russell Springs Elementary 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 Springs Elementary School compares
Russell Springs Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,803
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County, which includes Russell Springs Elementary School.
$12,803
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 23.8%
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 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
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Russell Springs on the city page.
Is Russell Springs Elementary School a good school?
Russell Springs Elementary School earns 41/100 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 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.
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