Top Rankings
Russellville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,602 students in Russellville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Russellville School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
5,602 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Russellville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
15 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,421 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
340 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
6%
19%
# White Students
3,400 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
336 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
425
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
423
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
414
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
409
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
399
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
397
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
398
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
409
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
451
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
451
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
452
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
417
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
357
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
10
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,106 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,083 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,106
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,083
$12,826
Best Russellville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Center Valley Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4540
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1203 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2557
Grades: 6-7
| 813 students
Rank: #44.
Dwight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Russellville Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W 4th Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2650
Grades: 5
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Russellville Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Parkway Dr
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-1599
Grades: 8-9
| 901 students
Rank: #77.
Russellville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2203 S Knoxville
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Rank: #88.
London Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 School St
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
Grades: PK-4
| 215 students
Rank: #99.
Crawford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Russellville School District?
Russellville School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,602 students.
What is the rank of Russellville School District?
Russellville School District is ranked #52 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville School District?
61% of Russellville School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Russellville School District?
Russellville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Russellville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,083 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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