The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
277 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
89%
American Indian
(09-10)2%
1%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
(09-10)5%
4%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(09-10)42%
28%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)3%
6%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)48%
61%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
76%
31%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
12%
7%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
277 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Russell Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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