Russell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125 · Boston
#629 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#22177 of 50,301 nationally
About Russell Elementary School
Russell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dorchester, in the Boston school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 629th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 30 schools in Dorchester; Russell Elementary School ranks 5th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Russell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Russell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Dorchester · Charter high · Grades 5–12
708 students · 184 m away
Clap Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students · 340 m away
Everett Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
288 students · 741 m away
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 1.1 km away
Mason Elementary School
Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
205 students · 1.2 km away
Conservatory Lab Charter School
Dorchester · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students · 1.3 km away
Mather Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students · 1.3 km away
Winthrop Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
226 students · 1.3 km away
Ruth Batson Academy
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students · 1.4 km away
Dever Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students · 1.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
North Beverly Elementary
Beverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
356 students
Lura A. White Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Greenwood Sarah K-8 School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students
Mile Tree Elementary
Wilbraham · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
355 students
Gov Edward Winslow
Marshfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Edgartown Elementary
Edgartown · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
357 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell Elementary School a good school?
Russell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #629 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Russell Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Russell Elementary School ranks #629 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #22177 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
Russell Elementary School had 356 students in 2025.
Is Russell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Russell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.