Enrollment
139
Elementary
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOSCOW DISTRICT·NCES 160222000391
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
119 NORTH ADAMS STREET, MOSCOW, ID 83843 · (208)882-2715 · Latah County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL139 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
59 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 45 | 32% |
| Grade 4 | 38 | 27% |
| Grade 5 | 56 | 40% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 44% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within MOSCOW DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Idaho | In Latah County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 139 | #330 of 393 | #8 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.4% | #199 of 328 | #4 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
139
-41 (-23%) vs 2017
-57% since 1990-91, when it was 326
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 14.4:1
% White
84%
was 77%
% Hispanic
4%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 139 | 12.8 | 10.9:1 | 42% (59) |
| 2022-23 | 143 | 12.3 | 11.6:1 | 34% (48) |
| 2020-21 | 154 | 13 | 11.8:1 | 42% (64) |
| 2017-18 | 180 | 12.5 | 14.4:1 | 46% (82) |
| 2015-16 | 171 | 12 | 14.3:1 | 46% (79) |
| 2010-11 | 177 | 15 | 11.8:1 | 56% (99) |
| 2000-01 | 273 | 19 | 14.4:1 | 33% (89) |
| 1990-91 | 326 | 17 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (180 to 139); teachers up 2% (12.5 to 12.8).
About J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A small elementary school in MOSCOW, Idaho, J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of MOSCOW DISTRICT. The school counts 139 students across grades 3 through 5. The school's enrollment is 58% smaller than the 332 average for elementary schools in Idaho.
MOSCOW DISTRICT is made up of 8 schools with 2,434 students in all.
The student body at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 84% White. Other groups include 6% multiracial, 4% Hispanic, 4% Asian, and 3% Black. The county population is about 87% White, within a few points of the school. J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's diversity index is 28%, against a US figure of 70%.
Federal data list 12.8 full-time-equivalent teachers at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in 2023-24, for a ratio of 11.6:1. That is lower than the 18.1:1 average for elementary schools in Idaho. The lunch program counts 42% of students at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Latah County average 30%.
Latah County has about 41,049 residents, and the median household income is $65,424, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. In all, Latah County has 18 public schools and roughly 4,163 students.
The closest public school to J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL, about 0.2 miles away. J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Locale: Town: Distant. In NCES terms, the school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment dropped from 180 in 2017-18 to 139 in 2023-24. The percentage of White students increased from 77% to 84% between 2017-18 and 2023-24. There were fewer students per teacher in 2023-24 (10.9:1) than in 2017-18 (14.4:1).
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Latah County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,049
Census ACS
Median income
$65,424
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
4,163 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MOSCOW DISTRICT
- MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 760 students
- MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 500 students
- A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 341 students
- LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 248 students
- WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 240 students
- MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOLElementary · 185 students
Other schools in MOSCOW
- MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 760 students
- MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 500 students
- A B MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 341 students
- LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 248 students
- WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 240 students
- MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOLElementary · 185 students
Nearby schools
- MOSCOW HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 760
- LENA WHITMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 248
- WEST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.6 mi · 240
- MOSCOW MIDDLE SCHOOL0.8 mi · 500
- PARADISE CREEK REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL0.8 mi · 21
- MOSCOW CHARTER SCHOOL1.0 mi · 185
Frequently asked questions
About J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 139 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades 03-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 11.6:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is overseen by MOSCOW DISTRICT in Latah County.
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