Russell Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Russell Elementary School serves 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School District Name
Russell Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
60 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Russell Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Russell Community School District.

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