Russell Elementary School

Summary:

Russell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Broomall, Pennsylvania, serving 363 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Marple Newtown School District, which is ranked 79 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russell Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Science, where the 4th-grade proficiency rate is 93.6% compared to the state average of 77.1%. Russell Elementary School also excels in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for its white student subgroup is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 35% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

While Russell Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly higher than the other elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District, it is not as exceptional as some of the higher-performing schools in neighboring districts, such as Ithan Elementary and Rose Tree Elementary. Nevertheless, Russell Elementary School's consistent high performance and strong support for diverse learners make it a standout institution within its district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2201 Sproul Rd
       Broomall, PA  19008-2829


(610) 359-4310

District: Marple Newtown School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,279 Help


Students who attend Russell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Paxon Hollow Middle School
High:    Marple Newtown Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Asian:
14.0%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Russell Elementary School ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Russell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Marple Newtown School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Asian (14%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Marple Newtown School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell Elementary School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell Elementary School is $22,279, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marple Newtown School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell Elementary School 302nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Russell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Marple Newtown School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marple Newtown School District 79th of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.20 185th 1302 85.8%
2004 74.72 353rd 1308 73.0%
2005 84.33 96th 1299 92.6%
2006 79.28 251st 1545 83.8%
2007 79.21 247th 1555 84.1%
2008 75.94 316th 1551 79.6%
2009 73.35 384th 1549 75.2%
2010 79.16 229th 1579 85.5%
2011 81.85 152nd 1597 90.5%
2012 76.73 322nd 1599 79.9%
2013 71.80 450th 1519 70.4%
2014 75.96 327th 1467 77.7%
2015 76.44 336th 1474 77.2%
2016 76.35 355th 1554 77.2%
2017 79.71 294th 1547 81.0%
2018 83.45 207th 1530 86.5%
2019 81.70 242nd 1544 84.3%
2021 81.46 241st 1433 83.2%
2022 83.49 229th 1534 85.1%
2023 77.39 331st 1534 78.4%
2024 79.50 302nd 1526 80.2%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.34 46th 1414 96.7%
2024 84.51 120th 1432 91.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.27 424th 1488 71.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.19 157th 1043 84.9%
2024 68.70 253rd 1084 76.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.02 208th 1495 86.1%
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Rank History for White students at Russell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.64 481st 1236 61.1%
2024 64.51 430th 1229 65.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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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by a parent
Monday, May 27, 2013

Open Quote My son attended Russell the 2012-2013 school year and he loves it. I am impressed with his kindergarten teacher, her style of teaching, the small size of the class, which always seems to have a helper, student teacher or assistant.

I thought he knew a lot before starting school from what I taught him at home and some things he learned in preschool, but this year at Russell he has learned things that I didn't even think would be taught until maybe 2nd grade. He has had a wonderful introduction to school and I am so happy. Close Quote



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 399 2 24 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 347 1 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 376 2 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 395 3 37 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1992 447 1 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 462 6 38 1 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 442 7 40 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 389 2 35 1 4 n/a n/a 0 431
1996 389 2 35 1 4 n/a n/a 0 431
1997 347 1 28 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1998 357 3 29 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 331 2 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 356 2 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2001 345 2 22 0 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2002 306 0 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2003 306 0 34 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2004 307 0 38 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2005 303 5 36 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 317 6 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 321 9 35 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 316 6 44 0 0 n/a n/a 2 368
2009 346 9 39 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 330 6 49 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2011 299 6 46 2 0 0 2 0 355
2012 311 4 21 3 0 0 3 0 342
2013 348 5 21 3 0 0 2 0 379
2014 330 4 20 4 0 1 3 0 362
2015 319 9 24 5 0 1 2 0 360
2016 315 7 31 4 0 1 4 0 362
2017 320 8 33 3 0 0 10 0 374
2018 320 8 31 6 0 0 7 0 372
2019 294 6 37 7 2 0 8 0 354
2020 268 5 40 10 1 0 11 0 335
2021 251 3 44 10 2 0 14 0 324
2022 265 4 47 12 2 0 13 0 343
2023 277 4 51 9 0 0 22 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 426 28.4 15.0 n/a
1989 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
1990 404 27.5 14.6 0
1991 436 23.8 18.3 n/a
1992 491 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1994 489 24.8 19.7 n/a
1995 431 28.4 15.2 n/a
1996 431 28.4 15.2 n/a
1997 376 30.0 12.5 n/a
1998 390 30.8 12.7 n/a
1999 369 30.3 12.2 n/a
2000 394 31.3 12.6 1.8
2001 370 32.3 11.5 4.1
2002 340 27.3 12.5 7.4
2003 340 27.3 12.5 7.4
2004 345 25.9 13.3 4.6
2005 344 24.6 14.0 7.3
2006 358 27.8 12.9 3.4
2007 365 28.1 13.0 5.8
2008 368 30.1 12.2 5.2
2009 396 31.5 12.6 5.3
2010 388 30.5 12.7 8
2011 355 30.3 11.6 6.8
2012 342 29.7 11.5 15.5
2013 379 28.6 13.2 11.6
2014 362 28.3 12.7 11.6
2015 360 29.0 12.4 11.7
2016 362 31.0 11.6 9.9
2017 374 30.5 12.2 21.4
2018 372 30.5 12.1 16.9
2019 354 29.5 11.9 16.7
2020 335 28.5 11.7 17
2021 324 29.0 11.1 20.1
2022 343 31.0 11.0 26.5
2023 363 37.5 9.6 29.2

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 426 28.4 15.0 n/a
1989 384 22.0 17.4 n/a
1990 404 27.5 14.6 0
1991 436 23.8 18.3 n/a
1992 491 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 508 26.0 19.5 n/a
1994 489 24.8 19.7 n/a
1995 431 28.4 15.2 n/a
1996 431 28.4 15.2 n/a
1997 376 30.0 12.5 n/a
1998 390 30.8 12.7 n/a
1999 369 30.3 12.2 n/a
2000 394 31.3 12.6 1.8
2001 370 32.3 11.5 4.1
2002 340 27.3 12.5 7.4
2003 340 27.3 12.5 7.4
2004 345 25.9 13.3 4.6
2005 344 24.6 14.0 7.3
2006 358 27.8 12.9 3.4
2007 365 28.1 13.0 5.8
2008 368 30.1 12.2 5.2
2009 396 31.5 12.6 5.3
2010 388 30.5 12.7 8
2011 355 30.3 11.6 6.8
2012 342 29.7 11.5 15.5
2013 379 28.6 13.2 11.6
2014 362 28.3 12.7 11.6
2015 360 29.0 12.4 11.7
2016 362 31.0 11.6 9.9
2017 374 30.5 12.2 21.4
2018 372 30.5 12.1 16.9
2019 354 29.5 11.9 16.7
2020 335 28.5 11.7 17
2021 324 29.0 11.1 20.1
2022 343 31.0 11.0 26.5
2023 363 37.5 9.6 29.2

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 $583 (2.9%) $19,690 (97.1%) $20,273
2020 $535 (2.5%) $21,195 (97.5%) $21,730
2021 $779 (3.4%) $22,205 (96.6%) $22,984
2022 $804 (3.6%) $21,474 (96.4%) $22,279

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 331st of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Russell Elementary School)77.271.6
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)85.968.3
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Russell Elementary School)75.564.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Russell Elementary School)96.292.5
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)79.266
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Russell Elementary School)58.352.5
 5.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)70.866.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Russell Elementary School)69.362.8
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Russell Elementary School)96.292.5
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Russell Elementary School)78.166.9
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354363
 2.5%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3751
 37.8%
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White294277
 5.8%
Two or More Races822
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.7%29.2%
 12.5%


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Students who attend Russell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Paxon Hollow Middle School
High : Marple Newtown Senior High School

Students at Russell Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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

Russell Elementary School ranks 302nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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