Summary:
The Russellville Independent school district in Kentucky contains only one elementary school, R E Stevenson Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Based on the available data, R E Stevenson Elementary School appears to be a low-performing school, ranking 651 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, science, writing, and social studies well below the state benchmarks. For example, in 2024-2025, only 29% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 43%. This trend of consistently low performance has persisted over the past few years, with little to no improvement observed.
Additionally, the school faces challenges related to high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 25.0% in the 2024-2025 school year. The school also serves a student population with a very high percentage (98.48%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $18,260 for the 2023-2024 school year, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the underlying issues affecting student learning and achievement.
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