Russell-McDowell Intermediate School

1900 Long Street
Flatwoods, KY 41139

456 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Russell-McDowell Intermediate School, located in Flatwoods, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the middle grades of the Russell Independent School District. As an intermediate institution, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and middle school, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment where faculty and staff work collaboratively to build a foundation for lifelong learning, often highlighting the district’s "Red Devil" pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, Russell-McDowell is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school typically provides various opportunities for students to explore their interests through clubs, arts, and athletics, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining high expectations and prioritizing a positive school culture, the administration and educators at Russell-McDowell strive to prepare their students for the challenges of upper-level schooling and future academic success.

456

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell-McDowell Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	9
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
420 (92.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.0 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Russell Independent
Phone:	(606)836-8186
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 173