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Charles Russell Elementary School

1100 Russell St
Ashland, KY 41101

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Top 30%

Tel: (606) 327-2735

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Charles Russell Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Charles Russell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charles Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Charles Russell Elementary School's student population of 154 students has declined by 49% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

154 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Charles Russell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Charles Russell Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#268 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Charles Russell Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles Russell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles Russell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Charles Russell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

82%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Charles Russell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.32

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Charles Russell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

55%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles Russell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ashland Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles Russell Elementary School's ranking?

Charles Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Charles Russell Elementary School?

154 students attend Charles Russell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

82% of Charles Russell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles Russell Elementary School?

Charles Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Charles Russell Elementary School offer ?

Charles Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Charles Russell Elementary School part of?

Charles Russell Elementary School is part of Ashland Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education