- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Russell Blvd. Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Russell Blvd. Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100000310
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Blvd. Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #15 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Blvd. Elem. has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Blvd. Elem. ranks #15 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Russell Blvd. Elem. held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 290100000310 · Columbia, MO Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.2:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Russell Blvd. Elem. held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Russell Blvd. Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 500
Russell Blvd. Elem.
500 students
What this shows Russell Blvd. Elem. reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Blvd. Elem. compares
Russell Blvd. Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 67% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Russell Blvd. Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Blvd. Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Blvd. Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Blvd. Elem.
How many students attend Russell Blvd. Elem.?
Russell Blvd. Elem. has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 460 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Blvd. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Blvd. Elem. is 17.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Blvd. Elem.?
15.2% of students at Russell Blvd. Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Blvd. Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Russell Blvd. Elem. is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Blvd. Elem.?
Russell Blvd. Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Russell Blvd. Elem. rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Blvd. Elem. ranks #15 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Russell Blvd. Elem., Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.