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#765 of 1,226 schools in OR
Russell Elementary
Elementary School · Parkrose Sd 3 · Portland, OR
A Parkrose Sd 3 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2700 NE 127th Ave, Portland, OR 97230
- Math 29% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Russell Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$70,582
Median home value
$435,800
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
62.6%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Shaver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Wheatley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 240 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parkrose Sd 3
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,346NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russell Elementary is listed in Parkrose SD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russell Elementary
Russell Elementary is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Parkrose Sd 3, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #765 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russell Elementary
What grades does Russell Elementary serve?
Russell Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Russell Elementary?
Russell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Elementary is 16.5:1. 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 OR?
Russell Elementary ranks #765 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Russell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Russell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
73.9% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (503) 408-2750
- Area population (ZIP 97230)
- 41,682
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97230; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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