Russell School

8 Gray Park
Gray, ME 04039
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Russell School serves 202 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Russell School's student population of 202 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
202 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Russell School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
91%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Russell School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Russell School often compared to?
Russell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pond Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Russell School?
202 students attend Russell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Russell School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Russell School?
Russell School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Russell School offer ?
Russell School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Russell School part of?
Russell School is part of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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