Edward Russell Elementary

russell.ggusd.us

452 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Edward Russell Elementary is a public school located in Santa Ana, California, serving students within the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By leveraging the resources of the well-regarded Garden Grove district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is known for its inclusive atmosphere, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student success. In addition to core academics, the school encourages student participation in various programs that promote social-emotional growth and community engagement. With a goal of high achievement for every learner, Edward Russell Elementary strives to create a structured yet nurturing space where children feel motivated to explore their potential and develop essential 21st-century skills.

452

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edward Russell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	431
Asian	12
Two or More	2

Hispanic
431 (95.4 %)
Asian
12 (2.7 %)
White
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6151
Website:	http://russell.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 55