Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Russell Springs Elementary School serves the northern part of Russell Springs, KY, covering an area of approximately 94.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Russell Springs Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
632 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Russell Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Springs Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Springs Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Russell Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salem Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Russell Springs Elementary School?
632 students attend Russell Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Russell Springs Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Springs Elementary School?
Russell Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Springs Elementary School offer ?
Russell Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Russell Springs Elementary School part of?
Russell Springs Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.
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