For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in Russell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Russell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
762 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Russell County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#212 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 11-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% White
87%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,833 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,265 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$15 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,833
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,265
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Russell County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bickerdyke Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 N Maple St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6066
Gr: 2-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Russell Junior-senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 State Street
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-5631
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1323 N Main St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-6180
Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russell County School District?
Russell County School District manages 3 public schools serving 762 students.
What is the rank of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District is ranked #86 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell County School District?
87% of Russell County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russell County School District?
Russell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Russell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,265 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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