Russell Elementary

Russell Elementary is one of the middle-of-the-pack primary schools in Portland, Oregon, operated by Parkrose SD 3, with 309 students on its rolls from grades K through 5.

Across the 6 schools in Parkrose SD 3 (2,714 students total), Russell Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Russell Elementary shows that the most-represented group is White (39%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 27% Hispanic, 13% Black, 9% multiracial, 8% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 68% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.4:1. The state averages around 16.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. An estimated 138% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is north of Multnomah County's rate of about 75%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Multnomah County) logs that the typical household earns roughly $88,766 per year, about 49% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Multnomah County's 169 public schools (combined enrollment of about 81,096 students), Russell Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Shaver Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Russell Elementary operates from a city-core location.

Five-year trend. Russell Elementary's enrollment has declined 26% since 2018, when it stood at 415 (now 309). Hispanic enrollment moved from 19% to 27% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 19.5:1 in 2018 to 14.4:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.