Russell Elementary School

Summary:

Russell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dorchester, MA, serving 363 students in grades PK-5. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 6.89% White, 29.2% African American, 54.82% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $25,735 and low student-teacher ratio, Russell Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates on the MCAS assessments are significantly lower than state and Boston district averages, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency ranges from just 6.98% to 15% across grade levels.

While the nearby schools in the Boston district, such as Mason Elementary, Winthrop Elementary, and Mather Elementary, also perform poorly on the MCAS assessments, some of these schools, like Mather Elementary, demonstrate stronger academic performance compared to Russell Elementary, especially in English Language Arts. Additionally, the Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School and Conservatory Lab Charter School, which are outside the Boston district, show lower proficiency rates than the state average but perform better than Russell Elementary in most subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 750 Columbia Road
       Dorchester, MA  02125


(617) 635-8803

District: Boston

SchoolDigger Rank:
822nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,735 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
African American:
29.2%
White:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Russell Elementary School ranks worse than 89.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 45th among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Boston School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), African American (29.2%), White (6.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell Elementary School is 11.3. 53 elementary schools in the Boston School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell Elementary School is $25,735. 63 elementary schools in the Boston School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell Elementary School 822nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Russell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Boston:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston 305th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Russell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 4.04 856th 884 3.2%
2004 5.36 852nd 882 3.4%
2005 3.49 873rd 887 1.6%
2006 12.71 820th 911 10.0%
2007 16.32 791st 911 13.2%
2008 12.88 813th 908 10.5%
2009 8.51 851st 909 6.4%
2010 21.05 769th 920 16.4%
2011 14.67 805th 924 12.9%
2012 11.61 836th 930 10.1%
2013 28.54 709th 928 23.6%
2014 27.83 716th 926 22.7%
2015 17.74 779th 914 14.8%
2016 35.34 640th 932 31.3%
2017 24.40 745th 938 20.6%
2018 21.85 762nd 934 18.4%
2019 36.22 641st 942 32.0%
2021 23.22 720th 936 23.1%
2022 25.36 699th 932 25.0%
2023 25.04 691st 928 25.5%
2024 13.08 822nd 916 10.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.71 89th 244 63.5%
2019 89.02 15th 258 94.2%
2021 71.55 23rd 240 90.4%
2022 69.74 29th 267 89.1%
2023 37.46 165th 264 37.5%
2024 43.84 135th 282 52.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.98 570th 886 35.7%
2019 63.56 255th 896 71.5%
2021 40.32 547th 894 38.8%
2022 47.34 463rd 905 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.26 498th 685 27.3%
2019 66.92 177th 700 74.7%
2021 36.84 458th 705 35.0%
2022 45.45 417th 772 46.0%
2023 39.73 477th 757 37.0%
2024 28.77 607th 760 20.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.19 779th 893 12.8%
2019 33.71 638th 902 29.3%
2021 22.58 698th 898 22.3%
2022 25.59 684th 901 24.1%
2023 26.19 663rd 887 25.3%
2024 21.96 712th 886 19.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.02 674th 898 24.9%
2019 40.23 561st 907 38.1%
2021 27.55 664th 904 26.5%
2022 26.48 685th 908 24.6%
2023 24.87 682nd 896 23.9%
2024 10.19 840th 891 5.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.37 735th 925 20.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.97 55th 174 68.4%
2019 47.46 88th 172 48.8%
2021 31.86 123rd 166 25.9%
2022 61.86 44th 173 74.6%
2024 23.24 147th 167 12.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 221st 379 41.7%
2019 66.80 90th 398 77.4%
2021 52.10 138th 379 63.6%
2022 47.70 168th 401 58.1%
2023 44.13 216th 420 48.6%
2024 40.32 257th 446 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Russell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 113 138 11 120 3 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 110 124 12 112 2 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 93 168 16 108 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1991 101 179 15 152 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 97 193 23 139 3 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 87 174 21 140 4 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 90 177 19 161 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1995 73 170 16 167 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 73 170 16 167 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 61 173 18 186 4 n/a n/a 0 442
1998 53 185 17 174 4 n/a n/a 0 433
1999 53 167 15 214 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 39 145 11 233 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2001 34 150 10 218 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2002 33 141 17 233 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2003 33 141 17 233 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2004 29 144 13 212 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 25 128 14 178 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 21 109 18 182 0 n/a n/a 4 334
2007 23 99 24 177 0 n/a n/a 8 331
2008 19 89 31 210 1 n/a n/a 12 362
2009 13 92 42 202 2 1 12 0 364
2010 10 105 45 210 1 1 13 0 385
2011 7 98 40 220 1 2 13 0 381
2012 8 94 40 216 2 1 8 0 369
2013 7 94 30 198 2 1 16 0 348
2014 6 101 36 208 2 0 17 0 370
2015 8 111 38 216 1 1 12 0 387
2016 8 122 45 209 3 1 14 0 402
2017 8 115 46 199 3 1 13 0 385
2018 10 130 54 202 3 1 8 0 408
2019 11 113 44 217 2 1 9 0 397
2020 8 101 44 215 1 2 10 0 381
2021 10 101 30 209 1 4 10 0 365
2022 18 100 30 208 1 3 6 0 366
2023 25 106 24 199 1 2 6 0 363

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Russell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a n/a
1990 386 n/a n/a n/a
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 455 n/a n/a n/a
1993 426 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 449 n/a n/a n/a
1995 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 442 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 433 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 451 n/a 0.0 91.4
2000 429 n/a 0.0 90.2
2001 417 n/a 0.0 90.6
2002 424 n/a n/a 92.7
2003 424 n/a n/a 92.7
2004 398 22.0 18.1 96
2005 345 26.0 13.3 95.7
2006 334 25.5 13.1 94.5
2007 331 28.0 11.8 92.9
2008 362 29.3 12.4 95.1
2009 364 30.5 11.9 84.6
2010 385 28.5 13.4 85.7
2011 381 28.4 13.3 86.9
2012 369 30.9 11.9 62.9
2013 348 27.0 12.8 73.9
2014 370 24.7 14.9 76.5
2015 387 24.0 16.1 70
2016 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
2017 385 23.3 16.4 n/a
2018 408 28.4 14.3 n/a
2019 397 24.7 16.0 n/a
2020 381 29.5 12.8 n/a
2021 365 34.3 10.6 n/a
2022 366 30.9 11.8 n/a
2023 363 31.9 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Russell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 n/a n/a n/a
1989 360 n/a n/a n/a
1990 386 n/a n/a n/a
1991 449 n/a n/a n/a
1992 455 n/a n/a n/a
1993 426 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 449 n/a n/a n/a
1995 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 428 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 442 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 433 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 451 n/a 0.0 91.4
2000 429 n/a 0.0 90.2
2001 417 n/a 0.0 90.6
2002 424 n/a n/a 92.7
2003 424 n/a n/a 92.7
2004 398 22.0 18.1 96
2005 345 26.0 13.3 95.7
2006 334 25.5 13.1 94.5
2007 331 28.0 11.8 92.9
2008 362 29.3 12.4 95.1
2009 364 30.5 11.9 84.6
2010 385 28.5 13.4 85.7
2011 381 28.4 13.3 86.9
2012 369 30.9 11.9 62.9
2013 348 27.0 12.8 73.9
2014 370 24.7 14.9 76.5
2015 387 24.0 16.1 70
2016 402 22.0 18.2 n/a
2017 385 23.3 16.4 n/a
2018 408 28.4 14.3 n/a
2019 397 24.7 16.0 n/a
2020 381 29.5 12.8 n/a
2021 365 34.3 10.6 n/a
2022 366 30.9 11.8 n/a
2023 363 31.9 11.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Russell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,680 (7.4%) $20,924 (92.6%) $22,604
2020 $1,487 (6.4%) $21,922 (93.6%) $23,409
2021 $2,204 (8.6%) $23,531 (91.4%) $25,735

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 641st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 691st of 928 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)4733.3
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3932.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Russell Elementary School)6115.6
 45.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Boston)3427.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)3318.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3326.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Russell Elementary School)648.2
 55.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3327.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)3847.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston)3831.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Russell Elementary School)2740
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Boston)3424.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Russell Elementary School)3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Boston)2423.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)4032.1
 7.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Boston)3629.3
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Russell Elementary School)5020.2
 29.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Boston)3325.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Russell Elementary School)3825
 13%
   All Grades Science (Boston)2523.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397363
 8.6%
African American113106
 6.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4424
 45.5%
Hispanic217199
 8.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White1125
 127.3%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%


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Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 363 students attended Russell Elementary School.

Students at Russell Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 29% African American, 7% White, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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