Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Russell School's student population of 235 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell School ranks within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell School's ranking?
Russell School is ranked #56 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Russell School often compared to?
Russell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lillian Peterson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Russell School?
235 students attend Russell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Russell School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell School?
Russell School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Russell School offer ?
Russell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell School part of?
Russell School is part of Kalispell Elem School District.
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