Enrollment
436
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russellville, AR
Russellville Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051206000175
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Intermediate School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Intermediate School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russellville Intermediate School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russellville Intermediate School
Russellville Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Russellville, Arkansas, enrolling 436 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 300 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students) and Russellville Jr. High School (808 students) alongside Russellville Intermediate 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 Russellville Intermediate School compares
Russellville Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Arkansas 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
- 10% above state mean
Top 60% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Russellville Intermediate School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville School District, which includes Russellville Intermediate School.
$13,203
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 Russellville Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russellville Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~436 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Russellville Intermediate School
How many students attend Russellville Intermediate School?
Russellville Intermediate School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russellville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russellville Intermediate School?
42.1% of students at Russellville Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville Intermediate School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Intermediate School?
Russellville Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Russellville Intermediate School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Intermediate School ranks #2 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.
Is Russellville Intermediate School a good school?
Russellville Intermediate School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas 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 Russellville School District?
Besides Russellville Intermediate School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.
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