Russell School

www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Russell School, located at 3216 Russell Street in Missoula, Montana, is a neighborhood elementary school serving the local community within the Missoula County Public Schools district. It is known for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school typically fosters a close-knit environment where staff and families collaborate to support the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that children are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Russell School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. The school actively works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various school activities and service projects. By maintaining a supportive campus culture and leveraging its location in the heart of Missoula, Russell School strives to be a central hub for student learning and development, focusing on both the intellectual and personal success of each child.

375

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	31
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	23

White
290 (77.3%)
Hispanic
31 (8.3%)
American Indian
23 (6.1%)
Two or More
21 (5.6%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4080
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 18

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 71