Russia Local, OH - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Russia Local

Russia Local is a small K-12 district in Shelby County, Ohio, serving approximately four hundred students across two buildings: an elementary school and a high school. The student body is predominantly white, with minimal racial or ethnic diversity. The district does not report free-or-reduced-price-lunch participation rates or counts of students with individualized education plans or English learners, so a parent looking for those details would need to contact the district directly.

The district's academic performance is notably strong. In the most recent state testing cycle, proficiency rates across the tested elementary and middle grades exceeded ninety percent in both mathematics and English language arts, with science proficiency even higher. Social studies proficiency was lower but still substantially above half. Across all tested subjects and grades, Russia Local ranks in the top quartile among Shelby County's seven districts. Chronic absenteeism is also very low compared to its county peers, placing the district in the top quartile there as well.

The district spends somewhat below the county median on a per-pupil basis, though still within a narrow range of most peer districts in the county.

A major building addition was completed in 2024 that reshapes what families can access. The expansion added a dedicated career-tech classroom and laboratory space for a new FFA industrial arts program run through a partnership with Upper Valley Career Center, meaning students gain hands-on exposure to agriculture and trades without leaving the building. The addition also includes a dedicated special-needs preschool classroom operated in collaboration with Shelby Hills Preschool, directly expanding early intervention services. Beyond academics, the project added a performing arts stage, a new varsity gymnasium with locker rooms, a multipurpose gym outfitted with a youth basketball court, volleyball court, pickleball courts, and a walking track, as well as a community weight room, batting cage, and golf simulator. These facilities serve both students and the wider community, making the school a more active civic hub than it was before.

For a family considering Russia Local, the picture is one of strong elementary and middle school proficiency, low absenteeism, and recently expanded program depth. The district's size and rural setting mean it operates as a cohesive K-12 community. The addition signals investment in both career readiness and wellness. The district's free-or-reduced-price-lunch data and special education identification rate are not publicly reported, so a parent seeking to understand economic diversity or the scope of special-population services would benefit from requesting that information directly from the district office.

Housing values in the Russia Local attendance area have appreciated at a pace slightly above state benchmarks, and monthly mortgage estimates sit in a range accessible to households with solid incomes. The surrounding communities—Russia, Houston, and Versailles—are rural and small, characteristic of west-central Ohio.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

436

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Black 1%

White 96%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 38

88%

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Math

Gr 38

82%

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Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Russia Elementary School

Russia High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

94%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

94%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

97%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$339,343

Year-over-year change+8.9%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$291K to $348K

vs. state typical1.39x

vs. national typical0.92x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
45363	Russia	$348K	+9.1%	83.7%
45380	Versailles	$295K	+6.0%	9.2%
45333	Houston	$291K	+10.5%	7.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,712/mo

Home price / national median income4.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$244,844 (+3.6% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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