- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russellville, AL
Russellville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010291001140
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Russellville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010291001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Russellville Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010291001140 · Russellville, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 19.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (753 students)
Russellville Elementary School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Russellville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
753 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
686 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
600 students
- This school
Russellville Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Russellville Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville Elementary School compares
Russellville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,714
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
White 32.3%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Russellville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville City reports $12,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russellville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russellville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville Elementary School
How many students attend Russellville Elementary School?
Russellville Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russellville Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Russellville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Elementary School?
Russellville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Russellville Elementary School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville City?
Besides Russellville Elementary School, Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students), West Elementary School (686 students), and Russellville Middle School (600 students). See the Russellville City district page for the complete list.