Russell Elementary School
Tel:
(413)642-7130
- Russell Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Russell Elementary School's student population of 184 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 184 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Russell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1175 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 90% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Russell Elementary School is Westfield Technical Academy (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Middle School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Highland (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westfield Highland Grades: K-5 | 396 students
1.8 miles
34 Western Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6428 1.8 K-5 396 - Westfield Westfield Technical Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 540 students
2.1 miles
33 Smith Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6533 2.1 9-12 540 - Westfield Franklin Ave Grades: K-5 | 251 students
2.2 miles
22 Franklin Avenue
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6424 2.2 K-5 251 - Westfield Abner Gibbs Grades: K-5 | 218 students
2.6 miles
50 West Silver Street
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6418 2.6 K-5 218 - Westfield Westfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1269 students
2.6 miles
177 Montgomery Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
(413)572-6466 2.6 9-12 1269
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