Enrollment
524
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E J Russell Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at E J Russell Elementary School
E J Russell Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pine Bush, New York, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 883 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #442.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Pine Bush Central School District also operates Pine Bush Senior High School (1,562 students) and Pine Bush Elementary School (648 students) alongside E J Russell Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E J Russell Elementary School compares
E J Russell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pine Bush Central School District, which includes E J Russell Elementary School.
$24,418
Per student
-8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pine Bush on the city page.
Is E J Russell Elementary School a good school?
E J Russell Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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