Serving 436 students in grades 5, Russellville Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russellville Upper Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 99.4 square miles in Russellville, AR. It typically takes about 10-15 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, which extends up to 11.6 miles from the school's location.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russellville Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Russellville Intermediate School's student population of 436 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Russellville Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russellville Intermediate School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russellville Intermediate School's ranking?
Russellville Intermediate School is ranked #149 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Russellville Intermediate School often compared to?
Russellville Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover Middle School, Russellville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Russellville Intermediate School?
436 students attend Russellville Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Russellville Intermediate School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russellville Intermediate School?
Russellville Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Russellville Intermediate School offer ?
Russellville Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russellville Intermediate School part of?
Russellville Intermediate School is part of Russellville School District.
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