Russell Elementary School

www.bostonpublicschools.org

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The William E. Russell Elementary School is a public school located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, operating as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is committed to providing a supportive academic environment that focuses on the holistic development of its students. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while often integrating social-emotional development to ensure that children from various backgrounds have the tools they need to succeed in a city-wide educational landscape.

As part of the broader BPS network, the school benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to meet state educational standards. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Columbia Road area, prioritizing community engagement and partnership with parents to enhance student outcomes. By focusing on personalized instruction and inclusive classroom practices, the William E. Russell school aims to cultivate a collaborative learning culture that prepares its elementary-age students for the academic challenges of middle school and beyond.

356

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	211
Black	110
Asian	8
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
211 (59.3%)
Black
110 (30.9%)
White
22 (6.2%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8803
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Russell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Russell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	48%
Male	185	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)