Russell Primary School

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

494

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	5
Black	9
Asian	15
Two or More	20

White
445 (90.1%)
Two or More
20 (4.0%)
Asian
15 (3.0%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
Hispanic
5 (1.0%)

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)836-0007
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 84

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 149

Grade 2 141