- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gray, ME
Russell School
Federal NCES profile for Russell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231071000348
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gray, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Russell School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 231071000348 · Gray, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 10.6:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gray-New Gloucester High School (573 students)
Russell School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Russell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gray-New Glouc
Gray-New Gloucester High School
573 students
- Gray-New Glouc
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
519 students
- Burchard a Dun
Burchard a Dunn School
350 students
- This school 211
Russell School
211 students
- Memorial Schoo 172
Memorial School
172 students
What this shows Russell School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell School compares
Russell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 25% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Maine - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$17,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 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 88.2%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Russell School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 15/Msad 15 reports $17,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray-New Gloucester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray-New Gloucester Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burchard a Dunn School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Gray
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell School
How many students attend Russell School?
Russell School has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gray, ME. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell School is 10.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 32% 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 School?
25.6% of students at Russell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell School?
The largest demographic group at Russell School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Gray, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell School?
Russell School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Gray, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 15/Msad 15?
Besides Russell School, Rsu 15/Msad 15 also operates Gray-New Gloucester High School (573 students), Gray-New Gloucester Middle School (519 students), and Burchard a Dunn School (350 students). See the Rsu 15/Msad 15 district page for the complete list.