Enrollment
211
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell School
Russell School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gray, Maine, enrolling 211 students.
At 10.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Maine median, within a few percentage points of the 11.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 211 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 142 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #114, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gray's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gray-New Gloucester Middle School (519 students): Russell School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 12.1:1).
Rsu 15/Msad 15 also operates Gray-New Gloucester High School (573 students) and Gray-New Gloucester Middle School (519 students) alongside Russell School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Russell School compares
Russell School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 15/Msad 15, which includes Russell School.
$16,715
Per student
-17%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gray on the city page.
Is Russell School a good school?
Russell School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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