Russell Elementary School (Closed 2006)

111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875

Russell Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Russell Elementary School
Kind	44
1	40
2	40
3	38
4	46
5	45
6	39

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Total Students

292 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School
2023	292
2022	292
2021	292
2020	292
2019	292
2018	292
2017	292
2016	292
2015	292
2005	292
2004	279
2003	287
2002	283
2001	292
2000	249
1999	273
1998	281
1997	290
1996	292

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Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School
2023	17
2022	17
2021	17
2020	17
2019	17
2018	17
2017	17
2016	17
2015	17
2005	17
2004	17
2003	18
2002	21
2001	21
2000	19
1999	18
1998	17
1997	18
1996	17

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (OH)

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	17:1	17:1	19:1
2022	17:1	17:1	18:1
2021	17:1	17:1	20:1
2020	17:1	18:1	19:1
2019	17:1	18:1	19:1
2018	17:1	18:1	19:1
2017	17:1	18:1	19:1
2016	17:1	18:1	19:1
2015	17:1	16:1	78:1
2005	17:1	17:1	17:1
2004	16:1	17:1	16:1
2003	16:1	16:1	16:1
2002	13:1	17:1	14:1
2001	14:1	17:1	14:1
2000	13:1	17:1	14:1
1999	15:1	18:1	15:1
1998	17:1	18:1	15:1
1997	16:1	19:1	15:1
1996	17:1	19:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	1%	7%	2%
2022	1%	7%	1%
2021	1%	6%	2%
2020	1%	6%	3%
2019	1%	6%	3%
2005	1%	3%	2%
2002	1%	2%	1%

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Black

n/a

17%

White

97%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	97%	67%	95%
2022	97%	67%	96%
2021	97%	68%	95%
2020	97%	69%	95%
2019	97%	69%	95%
2018	100%	71%	95%
2017	100%	71%	95%
2016	100%	71%	96%
2005	97%	77%	98%
2004	99%	78%	98%
2003	100%	78%	98%
2002	99%	81%	99%
2001	100%	81%	100%
2000	100%	81%	99%
1999	100%	82%	100%
1998	100%	82%	100%
1997	100%	82%	99%
1996	100%	83%	99%
1995	99%	83%	99%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.06

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	0.06	0.52	0.10
2022	0.06	0.52	0.08
2021	0.06	0.51	0.10
2020	0.06	0.49	0.10
2019	0.06	0.49	0.10
2005	0.06	0.38	0.05
2004	0.06	0.37	0.03
2003	0.04	0.37	0.03
2002	0.02	0.32	0.02
1995	0.02	0.29	0.02

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Eligible for

21%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	21%	37%	34%
2022	21%	38%	33%
2021	21%	39%	32%
2020	21%	39%	31%
2019	21%	39%	31%
2018	20%	23%	32%
2017	20%	23%	32%
2016	20%	40%	35%
2015	20%	40%	36%
2005	21%	25%	19%
2004	24%	24%	19%
2003	20%	24%	15%
2002	19%	22%	13%
2001	16%	21%	12%
2000	20%	22%	13%
1999	21%	22%	14%
1998	21%	22%	14%
1997	25%	23%	15%
1996	21%	14%	15%

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Eligible for

13%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Russell Elementary School	Ohio	Shelby City School District
2023	13%	5%	8%
2022	13%	5%	9%
2021	13%	5%	9%
2020	13%	5%	10%
2019	13%	5%	10%
2018	13%	4%	9%
2017	13%	4%	9%
2016	13%	4%	11%
2015	13%	5%	10%
2005	13%	6%	8%
2004	11%	5%	8%
2003	11%	5%	7%
2002	14%	5%	7%
2001	11%	5%	7%
2000	13%	5%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Shelby City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Russell Elementary School?

292 students attend Russell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Russell Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Russell Elementary School?

Russell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?

Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?

Russell Elementary School is part of Shelby City School District.

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