- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portland, OR
Russell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Russell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410948000980
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #66 of 87
- elementary schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Elementary has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elementary ranks #66 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Russell Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 410948000980 · Portland, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 16.3:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkrose High School (998 students)
Russell Elementary held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Russell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkrose High
Parkrose High School
998 students
- Parkrose Middl
Parkrose Middle School
618 students
- This school 309
Russell Elementary
309 students
- Prescott Eleme 268
Prescott Elementary School
268 students
- Shaver Element 266
Shaver Elementary School
266 students
- Sacramento Ele 255
Sacramento Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Russell Elementary reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Elementary compares
Russell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$15,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Russell Elementary is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkrose Sd 3 reports $15,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkrose Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prescott Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sacramento Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Portland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sato Elementary School
Standard public school
863 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Springville K-8 School
Standard public school
742 students 19:1 students per teacher
Laurelhurst Elementary School
Standard public school
660 students 22:1 students per teacher
Jacob Wismer Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ainsworth Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 21:1 students per teacher
Findley Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Elementary
How many students attend Russell Elementary?
Russell Elementary has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Elementary?
70.0% of students at Russell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Russell Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Elementary?
Russell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Elementary ranks #66 of 87 elementary schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Russell Elementary, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose High School (998 students), Parkrose Middle School (618 students), and Prescott Elementary School (268 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.