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#470 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 26% in state

Russell St Elementary

Elementary School · Littleton

57 Russell Street, Littleton, MA 01460

Enrollment

356

Student-Teacher

13.7:1

Score

7.5

Grades

3rd – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#470 of 1,793

In Littleton

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 4

Littleton

Academic growth

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Russell St Elementary

7.5/10

Elementary School in Littleton · grades 3rd – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.1/10

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6.7/10

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About Russell St Elementary

Russell St Elementary is a public elementary school in Littleton, MA, part of Littleton. Russell St Elementary serves approximately 356 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Russell St Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Russell St Elementary show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.6
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,235
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Russell St Elementary — Students at Russell St Elementary score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
55.5%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
56.5%
ELA
62.8%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
46.5%
ELA
63.3%
2022
Math
50.8%
ELA
53.8%
2023
Math
59%
ELA
58.7%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
51.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Russell St Elementary Compares

See how Russell St Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
74th percentile in MA
Academic
7.5/10
Very Good
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
5.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.9%

Location

57 Russell Street, Littleton, MA 01460

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Russell St Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paul P Gates Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Acton), which scores notably higher. Another option is OAK MEADOW SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, McCarthy-Towne School (rated 7.8/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Acton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Littleton, see our Littleton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Littleton Middle School Littleton 0.2 mi 7.1
Littleton High School Littleton 1.2 mi 6.7
Shaker Lane Elementary Littleton 1.7 mi 5.7
Col John Robinson Westford 2.0 mi 6.7
John A. Crisafulli Elementary School Westford 2.3 mi 5.4
Westford Academy Westford 2.4 mi 8.0
OAK MEADOW SCHOOL Littleton 2.3 mi 7.9
Day Elementary Westford 3.0 mi 5.4
Blanchard Middle Westford 3.3 mi 8.2
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER - WESTFORD Westford 3.4 mi
C.T. Douglas Elementary School Acton 4.6 mi 6.6
Paul P Gates Elementary School Acton 4.6 mi 8.9
Carol Huebner Early Childhood Program Acton 4.6 mi 4.7
Blanchard Memorial School Boxborough 4.5 mi 6.7
Stony Brook School Westford 4.5 mi 7.9
Abbot Elementary Westford 4.0 mi 6.2
Acton-Boxborough Regional High Acton 4.7 mi 8.2
Raymond J Grey Junior High Acton 4.9 mi 8.9
McCarthy-Towne School Acton 5.0 mi 7.8
Merriam School Acton 5.0 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01460 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$146,250

Median Home Value

$633,000

Median Rent

$1,542/mo

Population

10,150

College Educated

61%

Homeownership

84.5%

Avg Commute

37 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

43.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Russell St Elementary

What grades does Russell St Elementary serve?

Russell St Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Russell St Elementary?

Russell St Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell St Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Russell St Elementary is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Russell St Elementary rank in MA?

Russell St Elementary ranks #470 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Russell St Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Russell St Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 St Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Russell St Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Russell St Elementary a charter school?

No, Russell St Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Russell St Elementary a Title I school?

No, Russell St Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
13 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%

District

Littleton
District Enrollment
1,674
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,235
District Rank
#1 of 4

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