- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russellville, AR
Russellville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 051206000972
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Russellville Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 051206000972 · Russellville, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 13.9:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Russellville Middle School held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Russellville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 795 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 Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Russellville Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville Intermediate School | Smaller | 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
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville Middle School
How many students attend Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has 795 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russellville Middle School?
40.0% of students at Russellville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russellville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russellville Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 #6 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 Middle School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Sequoyah Elementary School (542 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.