BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SANTA ROSA school district, located in MILTON, FL with about 839 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 73 teachers, BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Bennett C. Russell Elementary School, located in Milton, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Santa Rosa County School District. Situated on Excalibur Way, the school is deeply integrated into the local Milton community, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the primary grades. As part of a highly-regarded school district, it emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at student development and engagement.
The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character building, reflecting the broader mission of Santa Rosa County Schools. By maintaining a focus on core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—the faculty strives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its official website, the school keeps families informed about local events, curriculum resources, and extracurricular opportunities, reinforcing its role as a central hub for student learning and parent-teacher collaboration in the Milton area.
For more information, contact BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (850) 983-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MILTON, FL 32583-4502
(850) 983-7000
BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MILTON, FL with about 839 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SANTA ROSA
- Total Students:
- 839
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 839 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BENNETT C RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.7%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.