Russellville School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Russellville School District, serving 5,492 students. Russellville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in Russellville School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Russellville School District are Center Valley Elementary School, Sequoyah Elementary School and Dwight Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | Russellville School District |
School District Website | http://rsdweb.k12.ar.us |
School District Phone Number | (479) 968-1306 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
# of Schools | 10 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
# of Students | 5,492 Students | 496,099 Students |
# of Teachers | 415 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Russellville School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #53 out of 262 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.58 |
# of American Indian Students | 17 Students | 3,146 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 115 Students | 8,074 Students |
% Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
# of Hispanic Students | 1,337 Students | 64,857 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 25% | 13% |
# of Black Students | 388 Students | 101,315 Students |
% Black Students | 7% | 20% |
# of White Students | 3,401 Students | 301,858 Students |
% White Students | 62% | 61% |
# of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 4,014 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Two or more races Students | 234 Students | 12,823 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 4% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 237 | 16,843 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 404 | 36,976 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 404 | 36,844 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 391 | 36,929 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 438 | 37,788 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 443 | 38,814 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 405 | 38,853 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 393 | 36,316 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 370 | 36,431 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 387 | 36,623 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 385 | 37,736 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 388 | 37,222 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 461 | 35,386 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 372 | 33,052 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 14 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,607 is higher than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,165 is higher than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
Total Revenue | $64 MM | $10 MM |
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Spending | $67 MM | $10 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $11,607 | $11,132 |
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Revenue / Student | $12,165 | $11,221 |
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Russellville School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Center Valley Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5%5401 Sr 12410
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: PK-4 | 407 students
- Sequoyah Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10%1601 W 12th St10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: PK-4 | 569 students
- Dwight Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%1300 W Second Place10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4 | 227 students
- Russellville Middle School Math: 62% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30%1203 W 4th Place10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7 | 763 students
- Russellville Upper Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30%1201 W 4th Place10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5 | 419 students
- Russellville Junior High School Math: 48% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%2000 W Parkway Dr10
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9 | 772 students
- London Elementary School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:7/Top 50%154 School St10
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
Grades: PK-4 | 166 students
- Russellville High School Math: 32% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%2203 S Knoxville10
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 10-12 | 1,221 student
- Oakland Heights Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1501 S Detroit10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4 | 541 students
- Crawford Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1116 N Parker Rd10
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: PK-4 | 407 students
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