Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Russell Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
Russell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
61%
15%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Russell Elementary School is ranked #1442 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Russell Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armstrong Elementary School, Hazelwood West High School, Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
409 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Russell Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Hazelwood School District.
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