Russell Elementary

ru.parkrose.k12.or.us

327 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Russell Elementary School is a public school located in the Parkrose School District in Portland, Oregon. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of the Parkrose community, the school focuses on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond by providing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while incorporating supportive instructional practices.

The school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnership between families and educators. By maintaining a focus on equity and high expectations, Russell Elementary strives to create a culture where every student is challenged and encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging for its students while equipping them with the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

327

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

130.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	105
Black	45
Asian	30
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	4

White
116 (35.7 %)
Hispanic
105 (32.3 %)
Black
45 (13.8 %)
Asian
30 (9.2 %)
Two or More
25 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Parkrose SD 3
Phone:	(503)408-2750
Website:	http://ru.parkrose.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 51

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 46