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#922 of 1,284 schools in KY
Russell Primary School
Elementary School · Russell Independent · Russell, KY
A Russell Independent elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
710 Red Devil Lane, Russell, KY 41169
- Math 67% proficient (2014)
- Reading 72% proficient (2014)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Primary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 6-year record (2009–2014), then recovered 8 points since 2011, reaching 70% in 2014.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell Primary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated968/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russell), 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
$66,114
Median home value
$169,900
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Ironton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 244 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Russell Independent
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell Primary School is listed in Russell Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Primary School
Russell Primary School is a public elementary school in Russell, KY, part of Russell Independent, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Primary School
What grades does Russell Primary School serve?
Russell Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Russell Primary School?
Russell Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Primary 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 Russell Primary School rank in KY?
Russell Primary School ranks #922 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Russell Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Russell Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Primary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Russell Primary School a charter school?
No, Russell Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell Primary School a Title I school?
No, Russell Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Primary School?
60.3% of students at Russell Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Greenup County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (606) 836-0007
- Area population (ZIP 41169)
- 5,527
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 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.
- 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 41169; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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