Very Good
#1961 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Russell Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1263 East Firestone Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90001
- Math 33% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,751
Median home value
$513,300
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
7%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Malachy Catholic ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Judith F. Baca Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| Kipp Ignite AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Parmelee Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 716 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #205 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Elementary
Russell Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 743 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,961 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Elementary
What grades does Russell Elementary serve?
Russell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Russell Elementary?
Russell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell Elementary rank in CA?
Russell Elementary ranks #1,961 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Russell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Russell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Russell Elementary a charter school?
No, Russell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Russell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell Elementary?
96.0% of students at Russell Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 743
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (323) 582-7247
- Area population (ZIP 90001)
- 56,403
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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