Russell Elementary School

Russell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
7350 Howdershell Rd,  Hazelwood, MO
Hazelwood School District
4.5
397 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Lisa Strauther
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
404:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Black
61.4%
White
21.8%
Two or more races
9%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/30/2025
Horrible! Do your research before you send your child here! Unsafe, they do not protect your child from other kids attacking them. Horrible reviews on safety and acedemics. One of the lowest rated schools in Missouri! They lied about my kid getting hurt. He was bitten, bruised, and scraped. Their re...
5.0 parent
1/14/2019
This school is great.Teachers and Staff are wonderful and very helpful with my kids education
5.0 parent
5/9/2018
I love this school! I spend a lot of time volunteering and have witnessed many amazing things. This school is like a family. Everyone is so close, lots of staff, parent and teacher support.
5.0 parent
5/9/2018
Great school with some amazing teachers. Dr Alvord has been a blessing and we will miss you. Dr. Cotton thank you for how much you do for our school. The teachers are amazing.

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Russell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Hazelwood, MO, in the Hazelwood neighborhood, and is served by the Hazelwood School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 397 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Russell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $166,388. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hazelwood West High School, North County Christian School, Steam Academy Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Hazelwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Russell Elementary School.

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