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#269 of 542 schools in ME
Top 49% in state
Based on limited data
Russell School
Elementary School · Rsu 15/msad 15 · Gray, ME
A Rsu 15/msad 15 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
8 Gray Park, Gray, ME 04039
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Russell 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low109/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,284
Median home value
$333,200
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
46.5%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddlehead School of Arts & ScienceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Royal Academy Education Inc.Private · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Burchard a Dunn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 3.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Wfs PinelandPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 3.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rsu 15/msad 15
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell School is listed in RSU 15/MSAD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell School
Russell School is a public elementary school in Gray, ME, part of Rsu 15/msad 15, serving approximately 202 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 542 schools in ME. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell School
What grades does Russell School serve?
Russell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Russell School?
Russell School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russell School rank in ME?
Russell School ranks #269 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Russell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Russell School a charter school?
No, Russell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russell School a Title I school?
No, Russell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russell School?
38.6% of students at Russell 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (207) 657-4929
- Area population (ZIP 04039)
- 8,004
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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