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Lena Whitmore Elementary School vs. J Russell Elementary School

Should you attend Lena Whitmore Elementary School or J Russell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
J Russell Elementary School
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

J Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lena Whitmore Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 139 students in grades 3-5, J Russell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
3-5
Total Students
229 students
139 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at J Russell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at J Russell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lena Whitmore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at J Russell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lena Whitmore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moscow School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at J Russell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Moscow School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#140 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
#140 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lena Whitmore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of J Russell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in ID)
60-64%
(Top 10% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moscow School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Russell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Moscow School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lena Whitmore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moscow School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at J Russell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Moscow School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lena Whitmore Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of J Russell Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
22
-
Grade 1 Students
44
-
Grade 2 Students
38
-
Grade 3 Students
45
45
Grade 4 Students
43
38
Grade 5 Students
37
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at J Russell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Moscow School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lena Whitmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of J Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at J Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lena Whitmore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at J Russell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Moscow School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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