- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazelwood, MO
Russell Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Russell Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291383000634
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Elem. earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Hazelwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elem. ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Russell Elem. held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 291383000634 · Hazelwood, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 12.4:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
Russell Elem. held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Russell Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 373
Russell Elem.
373 students
What this shows Russell Elem. reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Elem. compares
Russell 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,977
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Russell Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Elem.
How many students attend Russell Elem.?
Russell Elem. has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazelwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Russell Elem.?
37.4% of students at Russell Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Russell Elem. is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Hazelwood, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Elem.?
Russell Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Elem. rank among schools in Hazelwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elem. ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hazelwood, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazelwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides Russell Elem., Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.