Russell Springs Elementary School

1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642

632 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Russell Springs Elementary School, located in Russell Springs, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing foundational education for students in the Russell County School District. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By fostering a culture of collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school strives to ensure that every child is prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Russell Springs Elementary places a significant focus on holistic development, offering various opportunities for students to explore their interests and build social competencies. The school aims to instill a sense of pride and community responsibility in its pupils while maintaining high expectations for academic achievement. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school serves as a vital hub for young learners in the region, helping them build the confidence and knowledge necessary to succeed in a changing world.

632

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Springs Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	141
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
470 (74.4%)
Hispanic
141 (22.3%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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 County
Phone:	(270)866-3587
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 56

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 88