- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Russellville, AR
Russellville High School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051206000971
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Russellville High School held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 121.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 051206000971 · Russellville, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,281 enr · 11.5:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville Jr. High School (808 students)
Russellville High School held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 111.3 → 121.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Russellville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- Sequoyah Eleme
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- Russellville I 436
Russellville Intermediate School
436 students
What this shows Russellville High School reports 1,281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville High School compares
Russellville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,281 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,281
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Russellville High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville High School
How many students attend Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has 1,281 students enrolled. It is a high school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,227 (2022-23) → 1,282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Russellville High School?
28.0% of students at Russellville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville High School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville High School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville High School?
Russellville High 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 Russellville High School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Russellville, AR. 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 School District?
Besides Russellville High School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), Russellville Middle School (795 students), and Sequoyah Elementary School (542 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.