- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Russellville, KY
Russellville High School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210519001275
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville High School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Russellville, KY.
School address
District: Russellville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210519001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Russellville High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 210519001275 · Russellville, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 12.7:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: R E Stevenson Elementary School (459 students)
Russellville High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russellville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R E Stevenson
R E Stevenson Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Russellville High School
304 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
216 students
- Russellville P 115
Russellville Primary Academy
115 students
What this shows Russellville High School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville High School compares
Russellville High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Russellville High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville Independent reports $14,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R E Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russellville Primary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Russellville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville High School
How many students attend Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has 304 students enrolled. It is a high school in Russellville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School is 12.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 19% 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?
66.6% of students at Russellville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 51.0% of enrollment, in Russellville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 8 public schools in Russellville, 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 Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville Independent?
Besides Russellville High School, Russellville Independent also operates R E Stevenson Elementary School (459 students), Russellville Middle School (216 students), and Russellville Primary Academy (115 students). See the Russellville Independent district page for the complete list.