- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bush, NY
E J Russell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for E J Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362301003226
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E J Russell Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pine Bush · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
E J Russell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E J Russell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, NY.
School address
District: Pine Bush Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362301003226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
E J Russell Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 362301003226 · Pine Bush, NY Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.2:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students)
E J Russell Elementary School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
E J Russell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Bush Seni
Pine Bush Senior High School
1,562 students
- Pine Bush Elem
Pine Bush Elementary School
648 students
- Crispell Middl 614
Crispell Middle School
614 students
- This school 524
E J Russell Elementary School
524 students
- Circleville El 484
Circleville Elementary School
484 students
- Circleville Mi 466
Circleville Middle School
466 students
What this shows E J Russell Elementary School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How E J Russell Elementary School compares
E J Russell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in New York - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,035
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, E J Russell Elementary School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Pine Bush Central School District reports $26,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E J Russell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bush Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Bush Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crispell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Circleville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circleville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E J Russell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about E J Russell Elementary School
How many students attend E J Russell Elementary School?
E J Russell Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bush, NY. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E J Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at E J Russell Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E J Russell Elementary School?
35.9% of students at E J Russell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E J Russell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at E J Russell Elementary School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Pine Bush, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E J Russell Elementary School?
E J Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E J Russell Elementary School rank among public schools in Pine Bush?
By Resource Investment Index, E J Russell Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pine Bush, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pine Bush Central School District?
Besides E J Russell Elementary School, Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students), Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students), and Crispell Middle School (614 students). See the Pine Bush Central School District district page for the complete list.