Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-64%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
161 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Russell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Westfield School District.
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