Russell Springs Elementary School vs. Jamestown Elementary School
Should you attend Russell Springs Elementary School or Jamestown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jamestown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jamestown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
632 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#143 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#421 out of 1267 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
47
Kindergarten Students
106
83
Grade 1 Students
115
77
Grade 2 Students
90
90
Grade 3 Students
88
77
Grade 4 Students
83
67
Grade 5 Students
99
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
11%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
78%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
