Russell Elementary School

195 School St.
Rumney, NH 03266
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 86 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 6:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Russell Elementary School's student population of 86 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

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 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
#265 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-49%
40%
40-49%
51%
<50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
96%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
86 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Russell Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 6:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Rumney School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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