- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
J Russell Elementary School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 160222000391 · Moscow, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 11.9:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Moscow High School (760 students)
J Russell Elementary School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
J Russell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moscow High Sc
Moscow High School
760 students
- Moscow Middle
Moscow Middle School
500 students
- A B Mcdonald E
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
341 students
- Lena Whitmore 248
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
248 students
- West Park Elem 240
West Park Elementary School
240 students
- This school 143
J Russell Elementary School
143 students
What this shows J Russell Elementary School reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Russell Elementary School compares
J Russell Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moscow District reports $12,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~143 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.