Below Average
#998 of 1,284 schools in KY
R E Stevenson Elementary School
Elementary School · Russellville Independent · Russellville, KY
A Russellville Independent elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1000 N Main Street, Russellville, KY 42276
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R E Stevenson Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R E Stevenson 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,232/100K
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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
$63,586
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$741/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Russellville Independent
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
R E Stevenson Elementary School is listed in Russellville Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R E Stevenson Elementary School
R E Stevenson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Russellville, KY, part of Russellville Independent, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #998 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R E Stevenson Elementary School
What grades does R E Stevenson Elementary School serve?
R E Stevenson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R E Stevenson Elementary School?
R E Stevenson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R E Stevenson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at R E Stevenson Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R E Stevenson Elementary School rank in KY?
R E Stevenson Elementary School ranks #998 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is R E Stevenson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
R E Stevenson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 R E Stevenson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R E Stevenson Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R E Stevenson Elementary School a charter school?
No, R E Stevenson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R E Stevenson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, R E Stevenson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R E Stevenson Elementary School?
98.5% of students at R E Stevenson 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (270) 726-8425
- Area population (ZIP 42276)
- 16,042
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 42276; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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