Elementary Schools in Russell County

The elementary schools located in Russell County, Kentucky serve students from grades K-5. This analysis focuses on the three elementary schools in the district: Russell Springs Elementary School, Jamestown Elementary School, and Salem Elementary School.

Among the three schools, Russell Springs Elementary School stands out as the top performer. It consistently ranks higher than the other two schools in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a ranking of 71 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating in 2022-2023. Additionally, Russell Springs Elementary School outperforms the Russell County and Kentucky averages on most academic proficiency metrics, particularly in reading and writing.

In contrast, Jamestown Elementary School struggles the most academically, with lower proficiency rates compared to the other two schools and the county/state averages. Salem Elementary School performs moderately, with proficiency rates generally falling between the other two schools. The high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch across all three schools indicate that the district faces socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning and achievement.