Menlo Park Elementary School vs Russell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menlo Park Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Russell Elementary
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | Menlo Park Elementary School Portland, Oregon | Russell Elementary Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 678 | #560 of 678 |
| National rank | #42312 of 50,301 | #42524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 355 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 108.2% | 138.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.0 vs 23.7).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (108.2% vs 138.2%).
- •Russell Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.9).
- •Menlo Park Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 309.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Menlo Park Elementary School better than Russell Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Menlo Park Elementary School and Russell Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menlo Park Elementary School: 355. Russell Elementary: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menlo Park Elementary School and Russell Elementary rank in Oregon?
Menlo Park Elementary School is 557th of 678 and Russell Elementary is 560th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).