Russellville School District
School District · Russellville, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,497
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#44 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,246
+$840 vs Arkansas median
District size
5,497 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Russellville School District ranks #44 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Russellville School District's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Center Valley Elem. School (8.7/10), Russellville Intermediate School (8.1/10), and Crawford Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 62% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Russellville School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Russellville School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center Valley Elem. School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Russellville Intermediate School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Crawford Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Dwight Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | London Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Russellville Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Russellville High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Russellville Jr. High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Sequoyah Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Oakland Heights Elem. School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Russellville School District
Russellville School District is a Russellville, Arkansas school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,497 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. District-level spending was $13,246 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Russellville School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Center Valley Elem. School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Russellville School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 55.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Russellville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Russellville School District with test data.
Schools in Russellville School District
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Russellville
- Total Enrollment
- 5,497
- Teachers (FTE)
- 411
- District spending per student
- $13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Russellville School District?
Russellville School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Russellville School District?
The average composite rating for Russellville School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Russellville School District?
Russellville School District's district-level spending was $13,246 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Russellville School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Russellville School District is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Russellville School District?
Center Valley Elem. School is the highest-rated school in Russellville School District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Russellville School District?
Across schools in Russellville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Russellville School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Russellville School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.0%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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