Enrollment
143
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moscow, ID
J Russell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J Russell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160222000391
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Russell Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Idaho schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Moscow · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J Russell Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Russell Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Russell Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Russell Elementary School
J Russell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moscow, Idaho, enrolling 143 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, J Russell Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Idaho schools and 30% under the state's 17.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.7% lands close to the Idaho typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 143 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 90 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students) and Moscow Middle School (500 students) alongside 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 J Russell Elementary School compares
J Russell Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 2% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 14% in Idaho - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moscow District, which includes J Russell Elementary School.
$13,116
Per student
+10%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.3%
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 J Russell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moscow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A B Mcdonald Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Russell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~143 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J Russell Elementary School
How many students attend J Russell Elementary School?
J Russell Elementary School has 143 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moscow, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Russell Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 30% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J Russell Elementary School?
28.7% of students at J Russell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Russell Elementary School?
J Russell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J Russell Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Moscow?
By Resource Investment Index, J Russell Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Moscow, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Moscow on the city page.
Is J Russell Elementary School a good school?
J Russell Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Idaho 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 Moscow District?
Besides J Russell Elementary School, Moscow District also operates Moscow High School (760 students), Moscow Middle School (500 students), and A B Mcdonald Elementary School (341 students). See the Moscow District district page for the complete list.
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