Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russell Blvd. Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell Blvd. Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Blvd. Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
7%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Blvd. Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Blvd. Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Russell Blvd. Elementary School often compared to?
Russell Blvd. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Elementary School, Rock Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Russell Blvd. Elementary School?
437 students attend Russell Blvd. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Russell Blvd. Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Blvd. Elementary School?
Russell Blvd. Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Russell Blvd. Elementary School offer ?
Russell Blvd. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Blvd. Elementary School part of?
Russell Blvd. Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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