Russell School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Missoula, Montana 59801 · Missoula Elem
#81 of 267 elementary schools in Montana
#16885 of 50,301 nationally
About Russell School
Russell School is a public elementary located in Missoula, in the Missoula Elem school district of Montana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 375 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 81st of 267 ranked elementary schools in Montana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 375.
There are 24 schools in Missoula; Russell School ranks 13th of 24 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%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- 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 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sentinel High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,365 students · 856 m away
Missoula TEACH Academy
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students · 1.0 km away
Lewis & Clark School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students · 1.1 km away
Washington Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students · 1.3 km away
Meadow Hill Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students · 2.0 km away
Porter Middle School
Missoula · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students · 2.1 km away
Franklin School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 2.2 km away
Paxson School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.3 km away
Chief Charlo School
Missoula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 2.7 km away
Hellgate High School
Missoula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,262 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Montana with a comparable Enrollment.
Big Sky Elementary
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Beartooth School
Billings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Lincoln School
Great Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
373 students
K William Harvey Elem
Ronan · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
378 students
Irle Elementary School
Glasgow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
Rossiter School
Helena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Russell School a good school?
Russell School has a Success Index (US) of 61.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #81 of 267 in Montana. 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 School rank in Montana?
Russell School ranks #81 of 267 elementary schools in Montana and #16885 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Russell School?
Russell School had 375 students in 2025.
Is Russell School a elementary school or a high school?
Russell School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Russell School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Russell School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.