- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Russellville, AL
Russellville High School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010291001142
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Russellville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010291001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Russellville High School grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 010291001142 · Russellville, AL High · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 17.5:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary School (686 students)
Russellville High School grew from 740 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Russellville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Russellville High School
753 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
686 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
600 students
- Russellville E
Russellville Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Russellville High School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville High School compares
Russellville High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.4%
White 28.2%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Russellville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher 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 |
| Russellville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russellville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high 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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville High School
How many students attend Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has 753 students enrolled. It is a high school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Russellville High School?
46.1% of students at Russellville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville High School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.4% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville High School ranks #1 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 High School, Russellville City also operates West Elementary School (686 students), Russellville Middle School (600 students), and Russellville Elementary School (576 students). See the Russellville City district page for the complete list.