Russell Elementary School in Hurtsboro, AL serves grades K through 6 with no recent reported enrollment or student鈥搕eacher ratio data available for 2019 to 2023.
Math proficiency was 69% in 2023, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 22%, though earlier years show fluctuations and some very low percentages.
Reading proficiency stood at 30% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 47% and the district average of 47%, indicating lower literacy outcomes.
Science proficiency was reported at 25% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38% and the district average of 30%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #950 in 2010 to #1100 in 2011, with no recent ranking data available.
Graduation rates ranged around 80% from 2013 to 2023, lower than the state average of approximately 88%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (10-11)
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)1%
4%
Black
(10-11)98%
35%
White
(10-11)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Russell County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Russell Elementary School?
110 students attend Russell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Russell Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Russell Elementary School offer ?
Russell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Russell Elementary School part of?
Russell Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.
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