Russell Primary School
Russell Primary School serves 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 55%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Russell Primary School's student population of 636 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Russell Primary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
10%
White
94%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
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