Russellville School District
Top Rankings
Russellville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,361 students in Russellville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Russellville School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
5,361 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Russellville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
82 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,371 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
342 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
6%
20%
# White Students
3,282 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
61%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
265 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
409
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
416
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
402
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
378
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
450
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
415
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
388
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
387
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
408
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
371
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
12
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,404 is higher than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,725 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,404
$11,118
Spending / Student
$11,725
$11,314
Best Russellville School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Center Valley Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Russellville Upper Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Dwight Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
London Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
154 School St
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
Grades: PK-4
| 175 students
Rank: #88.
Russellville High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 10-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Crawford Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: PK-4
| 370 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russellville School District?
Russellville School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,361 students.
What is the rank of Russellville School District?
Russellville School District is ranked #34 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville School District?
61% of Russellville School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russellville School District?
Russellville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Russellville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,725 is higher than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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