- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russellville, AL
Russellville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010291001141
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Russellville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010291001141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Russellville Middle School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010291001141 · Russellville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 18.8:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (753 students)
Russellville Middle School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Russellville Middle 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
- This school
Russellville Middle School
600 students
- Russellville E
Russellville Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Russellville Middle School reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville Middle School compares
Russellville Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
White 31.0%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Russellville Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russellville Middle 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
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville Middle School
How many students attend Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has 600 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russellville Middle School?
49.2% of students at Russellville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students), West Elementary School (686 students), and Russellville Elementary School (576 students). See the Russellville City district page for the complete list.