Russell Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 65% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
61%
11%
White
35%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
184 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Russell Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
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