RUSSELL PRIMARY SCHOOL

Russell Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Russell Independent school district, located in Russell, KY with about 636 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Russell Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Russell Primary School, located at 710 Red Devil Lane in Russell, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Russell Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its youngest students. By focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community and school spirit, famously embodied by their "Red Devil" mascot.

As a cornerstone of the Russell community, the school emphasizes a supportive partnership between teachers, parents, and students. Beyond the classroom, the institution typically prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, character development, and a love for learning. With its location in a tight-knit district, Russell Primary is often recognized for its commitment to maintaining a safe and engaging atmosphere where early childhood education is prioritized to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

For more information, contact Russell Primary School at (606) 836-0007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

710 Red Devil Lane
Russell, KY 41169
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RUSSELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Russell, KY with about 636 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
636
Teachers:
36.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 636 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUSSELL PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
1.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.