RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Russell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 917 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Russell Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Russell Elementary School is a public school located in the Florence-Firestone area of South Los Angeles, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a primarily urban community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding neighborhood. As part of the LAUSD system, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, aiming to support student development through a mix of academic instruction and community-based resources.

The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of parent and community engagement in the educational process. Like many schools in the area, Russell Elementary works to address the diverse needs of its student body by offering various support services and programs designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a presence within the LAUSD network, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Russell Elementary at (323) 582-7247 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.