Bennett C Russell Elementary School

Bennett C Russell Elementary School serves 876 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Milton's growing suburban community. With 58 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1, providing reasonable class sizes for elementary learners. Academically, Bennett C Russell performs solidly, earning a 6.8 out of 10 rating and ranking in the 68th percentile among Florida's elementary schools at #1203 out of 3816 statewide.

The school shows steady performance with 59% of students achieving proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 55% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect consistent academic progress across the grade levels. The school draws from a stable suburban neighborhood where families enjoy a median household income of $82,416 and median home values of $219,100.

With a low poverty rate of 6.8%, the community provides a supportive environment for learning, though only 21% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. This regular public school serves as an important educational anchor in Santa Rosa County's expanding residential areas. Bennett C Russell Elementary sits in the heart of Milton's large suburban setting, where new developments and established neighborhoods create a family-friendly atmosphere for the school's nearly 900 students.