Russell Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/Russell/

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Russell Elementary School, located in Smyrna, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Russell Elementary emphasizes the importance of foundational learning, aiming to prepare its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state and district educational standards.

Beyond core academics, Russell Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive school culture. The school encourages community involvement and collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a holistic learning experience. With a commitment to growth and inclusivity, the staff at Russell works to support the diverse needs of their student body, providing various resources and initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and personal development.

568

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	296
Black	195
Asian	9
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
296 (52.1%)
Black
195 (34.3%)
White
40 (7.0%)
Two or More
27 (4.8%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)437-5937
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Russell/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	539
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Russell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	104
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	100
Grade 5	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Russell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	49.6%
Male	286	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)