Harry Russell Elementary School

123 Elementary Dr
West Carrollton, OH 45449

231 Students

Elementary School 4th - 4th

School Overview

Harry Russell Elementary School is a public school located in West Carrollton, Ohio, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the West Carrollton City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into middle school while cultivating a sense of community and school pride.

Beyond its core curriculum, Harry Russell Elementary integrates various programs and resources designed to engage students in active learning and personal growth. The school prioritizes consistent communication between staff, students, and families to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that every child has the support needed to succeed. As a pillar of the West Carrollton community, the school works to provide a safe and inclusive setting where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and prepared for their future academic endeavors.

231

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry Russell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	33
Black	54
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
122 (52.8%)
Black
54 (23.4%)
Hispanic
33 (14.3%)
Two or More
19 (8.2%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	West Carrollton City
Phone:	(937)859-5121
Grade Range:	4th - 4th
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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

Grade 4 231