Enrollment
216
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russellville Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russellville Middle School
Russellville Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Russellville, Kentucky, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 216 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 102 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 216 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Russellville Independent also operates R E Stevenson Elementary School (459 students) and Russellville High School (304 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville Independent, which includes Russellville Middle School.
$13,053
Per student
-1%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 25.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~216 students)
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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.
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, 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 #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.
Is Russellville Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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