E J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

(845)744-2031

www.pinebushschools.org

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

E.J. Russell Elementary School is a public school located in Pine Bush, New York, serving students within the Pine Bush Central School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, providing a foundational curriculum designed to prepare them for success as they progress through the district’s educational pipeline.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, E.J. Russell is integrated into the broader Pine Bush community, benefiting from the resources and organizational structure of a larger school district. The school focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student growth. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive technological and educational initiatives, E.J. Russell strives to maintain high standards of teaching while nurturing a safe and engaging space for young learners to explore their interests and build essential life skills.

523

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	384
Hispanic	100
Black	26
Asian	4
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	3

White
384 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
100 (19.1 %)
Black
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	No
District:	PINE BUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)744-2031
Website:	http://www.pinebushschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 76