Garrett Elementary School vs. Russell Elementary School
Should you attend Garrett Elementary School or Russell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Garrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Garrett Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
287 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1442 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
12
Kindergarten Students
28
49
Grade 1 Students
46
68
Grade 2 Students
46
63
Grade 3 Students
50
65
Grade 4 Students
50
59
Grade 5 Students
53
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
5%
% Black
59%
63%
% White
22%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
