Very Good
#408 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 30% in state
Russellville Elementary School
Elementary School · Russellville City · Russellville, AL
A Russellville City elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr, Russellville, AL 35653
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russellville Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 56 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Russellville Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,454
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$733/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Russellville City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russellville Elementary School is listed in Russellville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russellville Elementary School
Russellville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Russellville, AL, part of Russellville City, serving approximately 553 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #408 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russellville Elementary School
What grades does Russellville Elementary School serve?
Russellville Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Russellville Elementary School?
Russellville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russellville Elementary School rank in AL?
Russellville Elementary School ranks #408 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Russellville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russellville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Russellville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russellville Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Russellville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Russellville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russellville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Russellville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russellville Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Russellville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (256) 331-2123
- Area population (ZIP 35653)
- 11,005
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35653; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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