Russell Elementary School vs. Armstrong Elementary School
Should you attend Russell Elementary School or Armstrong Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Diversity
Armstrong Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Armstrong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
397 students
373 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1699 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
22
Kindergarten Students
49
68
Grade 1 Students
68
57
Grade 2 Students
63
68
Grade 3 Students
65
53
Grade 4 Students
59
35
Grade 5 Students
81
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
63%
76%
% White
22%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
