Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NH
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Russell Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Russell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russell Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.30. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
2%
White
94%
83%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russell Elementary School's ranking?
Russell Elementary School is ranked #265 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
71 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Russell Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Rumney School District.
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