Enrollment
600
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russellville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russellville Middle School
Russellville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Russellville, Alabama, enrolling 600 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 600 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 437 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (31%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russellville City also operates Russellville High School (753 students) and West Elementary School (686 students) alongside Russellville Middle 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 Middle School compares
Russellville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,693
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville City, which includes Russellville Middle School.
$12,693
Per student
+2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 53.1%
Federal 22.2%
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 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~600 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Russellville Middle School a good school?
Russellville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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