There were 1,187 students enrolled in Russellville Independent School District in the 2023-24 school year, 8.2% less than the previous year, according to the Kentucky Department of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 51.1% of them were boys, and 48.9% were girls.
Data also showed that most of the students were white, making up 52% of the Russellville Independent School District’s total enrollment.
Russellville Independent School District roughly covers three schools within Logan County and has a main office in Russellville.
Among those schools, R. E. Stevenson Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of 612 students in the 2023-24 school year.
Kentucky is in the midst of a statewide teacher shortage as turnover rates spiked to 10.9% in 2023, up from an 8.9% nine-year average. This issue is more prominent in schools with more low-income and minority students.
Between 2019 and 2023, there was an increase of 260% in the number of available teaching posts in Kentucky schools. This often leads to larger class sizes, combining programs, and retaining staff despite potential negative impacts on teacher working conditions.
| School Name | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2023-24 | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. E. Stevenson Elementary School | 545 | 612 | 12.3% |
| Russellville High School | 357 | 344 | -3.6% |
| Russellville Middle School | 262 | 231 | -11.8% |