Russell El Sch

2201 Sproul Rd
Broomall, PA 19008

363 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Russell Elementary School, located at 2201 Sproul Road in Broomall, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Marple Newtown School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment. It focuses on foundational education, prioritizing the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional growth through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, involving active participation from parents, teachers, and staff to enhance the student experience. Beyond its standard academic offerings, Russell Elementary typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the broader Marple Newtown district, the school benefits from a consistent focus on preparing children for middle school success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

363

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	9
Black	4
Asian	51
Two or More	22

White
277 (76.3 %)
Asian
51 (14.0 %)
Two or More
22 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marple Newtown SD
Phone:	(610)359-4310
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 35

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62