Excellent
#22 of 719 schools in ID
Top 3% in state
J Russell Elementary School
Elementary School · Moscow District · Moscow, ID
A Moscow District elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
119 NORTH ADAMS STREET, Moscow, ID 83843
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J Russell Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where J Russell Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moscow), 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
$59,907
Median home value
$354,100
Median rent
$903/mo
College educated
52.4%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83843; 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 Mary's Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Lena Whitmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Moscow Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Logos SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 526 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Moscow District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,379NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
J Russell Elementary School is listed in MOSCOW DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J Russell Elementary School
J Russell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moscow, ID, part of Moscow District, serving approximately 139 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #22 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J Russell Elementary School
What grades does J Russell Elementary School serve?
J Russell Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend J Russell Elementary School?
J Russell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Russell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Russell Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J Russell Elementary School rank in ID?
J Russell Elementary School ranks #22 of 719 schools in ID.
What is J Russell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
J Russell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 J Russell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J Russell Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is J Russell Elementary School a charter school?
No, J Russell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J Russell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, J Russell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J Russell Elementary School?
42.4% of students at J Russell Elementary School 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Latah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (208) 882-2715
- Area population (ZIP 83843)
- 25,372
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 83843; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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