At a glance
Reported students
632
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
632
Russell Springs Elementary School: 632 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 636
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.79
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Russell Springs Elementary School
Russell Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Russell Springs. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Russell County. NCES reports 632 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 7.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Russell Springs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.4%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Russell County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jamestown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
480 reported students
Salem Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Russell County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
652 reported students
Russell County High School
High · Grades 09–12
859 reported students
Public schools near Russell Springs Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County High School High · Russell County | 09–12 | 859 | 3.6 mi |
| Russell County Middle School Middle · Russell County | 06–08 | 652 | 3.8 mi |
| Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center High · Kentucky Tech System | 08–12 | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| Salem Elementary School Elementary · Russell County | PK–05 | 401 | 4.3 mi |
| Jamestown Elementary School Elementary · Russell County | PK–05 | 480 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Russell Springs Elementary School
What grades does Russell Springs Elementary School serve?
Russell Springs Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Russell County.
How many students attend Russell Springs Elementary School?
Russell Springs Elementary School reported 632 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 636 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell Springs Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 632 students and 41.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Russell Springs Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Russell Springs Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russell County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Russell Springs Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Russell Springs Elementary School in?
Russell Springs Elementary School is part of Russell County, based in Jamestown, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Russell Springs Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russell County High School (3.6 mi), Russell County Middle School (3.8 mi), Lake Cumberland Area Technology Center (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.