- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Russellville, KY
Russellville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russellville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210519002490
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russellville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Russellville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russellville Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Russellville, KY.
School address
District: Russellville Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210519002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Russellville Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 210519002490 · Russellville, KY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 12:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: R E Stevenson Elementary School (459 students)
Russellville Middle School shrank from 237 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Russellville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R E Stevenson
R E Stevenson Elementary School
459 students
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
304 students
- This school
Russellville Middle School
216 students
- Russellville P 115
Russellville Primary Academy
115 students
What this shows Russellville Middle School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russellville Middle School compares
Russellville Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 14.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Russellville Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R E Stevenson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russellville Primary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russellville Middle School
How many students attend Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Russellville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School is 12:1, which is 21% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 24% 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 Middle School?
76.4% of students at Russellville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky 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 52.8% of enrollment, in Russellville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 #2 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 Middle School, Russellville Independent also operates R E Stevenson Elementary School (459 students), Russellville High School (304 students), and Russellville Primary Academy (115 students). See the Russellville Independent district page for the complete list.