Russell School

211 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Russell School, located at 8 Gray Park in Gray, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the community. As part of the Maine School Administrative District 15 (MSAD 15), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. It focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills while promoting social-emotional development, ensuring that young learners build a strong base for their future academic careers.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Gray, placing a high value on community involvement and collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Russell School aims to nurture curiosity and critical thinking in a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its commitment to excellence and local engagement, the school plays a vital role in preparing the children of Gray for their transition to higher grade levels within the district.

211

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	6
Black	9
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
186 (88.2%)
Black
9 (4.3%)
Two or More
8 (3.8%)
Hispanic
6 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

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:	RSU 15/MSAD 15
Phone:	(207)657-4929
Website:	http://msad15.org/russell-school/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 76

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 70