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Russia Elementary School

Public Grades K-6

7^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,558 Ohio Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Ohio elementary schools

Summary

Russia Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Russia, Ohio, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 231 students. The school is part of the Russia Local School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 828 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Russia Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 6th and 38th out of over 1,500 schools in the past 10 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 100% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 63.4%. Similarly, 97% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 64.4%. The school also has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.7% to 4.7% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average.

While Russia Elementary School demonstrates exceptional performance, some nearby schools, such as Fort Loramie Elementary School and Minster Elementary School, also show strong academic results and low chronic absenteeism rates. These schools could provide valuable insights and best practices that Russia Elementary School could learn from. Overall, Russia Elementary School is an exceptional educational institution that consistently delivers outstanding academic results and a strong commitment to student success.

226

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,081

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 School St
Russia, OH 45363-9811

(937) 526-3156

District: Russia Local

Students who attend Russia Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Russia High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

African American:

0.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 100th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (95% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Ohio elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school95%

District avg95%

Ohio avg61%

7^th of 1,558

Ohio public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 828Russia Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	7 of 1558	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	27 of 1577	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	13 of 1596	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	91.5	38 of 1588	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	95.2	6 of 1610	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	111 of 1676	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	20 of 1636	98.8%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	3 of 1651	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	92.4	9 of 1678	99.5%	★★★★★
2015	91.7	9 of 1684	99.5%	★★★★★
2014	84.9	63 of 1687	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	82.5	139 of 1701	91.8%	★★★★★
2012	76.3	358 of 1709	79.1%	★★★★☆
2011	78.4	262 of 1686	84.5%	★★★★☆
2010	84.6	94 of 1662	94.3%	★★★★★
2009	87.5	20 of 1610	98.8%	★★★★★
2008	83.9	105 of 1582	93.4%	★★★★★
2007	84.4	89 of 1609	94.5%	★★★★★
2006	77.8	263 of 1504	82.5%	★★★★☆
2005	83.1	141 of 1501	90.6%	★★★★★
2004	86.8	75 of 1471	94.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2023	90.7	23 of 1483	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	149 of 1488	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	87.1	66 of 1502	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	31 of 1518	98.0%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2018	67.7	89 of 759	88.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2025	92.7	7 of 1466	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	80 of 1485	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	20 of 1498	98.7%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	68 of 1518	95.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	13 of 1499	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	4 of 1535	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	10 of 1536	99.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	88.4	32 of 1190	97.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.3	9 of 1215	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	88.5	47 of 1242	96.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	6 of 1249	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	79.7	203 of 1271	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	89.3	36 of 1309	97.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)100th percentile~ school

Female (2023)98th percentile~ school

White (2024)97th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2018)88th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+37 vs state

Mathematics97%+36 vs state

English Language Arts91%+30 vs state

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Schools Near Russia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Ohio State Tests Science (2025)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2025)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Russia Elementary School	Public	K-6	100 School St	Russia	45363	Shelby County	Russia Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 526-3156	226	13	17.3		221 (97.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	93.9	7^th of 1558 public elementary schools	99.6%		91.7	27^th of 1577 public elementary schools	98.3%	20	100.0	97.0	100.0	96.8	93.1	87.9	97.2	100.0	79.3	$14,081
Hardin Houston Elementary School	Public	K-6	5300 Houston Rd	Houston	45333	Shelby County	Hardin-Houston Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 295-3010	394	25	15.7		365 (92.6%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	83.1	218^th of 1558 public elementary schools	86.0%		80.4	307^th of 1577 public elementary schools	80.5%	89	88.2	85.5	91.7	82.4	72.9	61.8	88.3	82.4	83.3	$13,052
Versailles Elementary School	Public	K-4	280 Marker Rd	Versailles	45380	Darke County	Versailles Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 526-4681	471	27	17.4	33.3%	448 (95.1%)	4 (0.8%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	92.2	26^th of 1558 public elementary schools	98.3%		90.9	37^th of 1577 public elementary schools	97.7%	11		91.3	100.0			91.3	92.0			$13,982
Bradford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	740 Railroad Ave	Bradford	45308	Darke County	Bradford Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 448-2811	269	18	14.8		259 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	54.7	820^th of 1558 public elementary schools	47.4%		56.6	820^th of 1577 public elementary schools	48.0%		60.5	56.1	78.9	63.2		73.2	50.0	60.5		$14,000
Fort Loramie Elementary School	Public	K-6	35 Elm St	Fort Loramie	45845	Shelby County	Fort Loramie Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 295-2931	403	28	14.3	8.9%	393 (97.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	93.2	14^th of 1558 public elementary schools	99.1%		93.6	9^th of 1577 public elementary schools	99.4%	5	92.9	96.2	100.0	92.9	93.0	92.5	90.6	89.3	93.0	$14,949
Covington Elementary School	Public	K-5	807 Chestnut St	Covington	45318	Miami County	Covington Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 473-2252	380	25	15.2		349 (91.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.6%)	72.8	475^th of 1558 public elementary schools	69.5%		71.2	514^th of 1577 public elementary schools	67.4%	39	70.8	76.8	78.9	70.8		69.6	84.2	70.8		$13,972
Washington Primary Elementary School	Public	K-3	800 N Sunset Dr	Piqua	45356	Miami County	Piqua City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 773-8472	508	27	18.8		396 (78.0%)	19 (3.7%)	21 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (13.2%)								(n/a)		63.3				62.8				$11,852
Ansonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	600 E Canal St	Ansonia	45303	Darke County	Ansonia Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 337-5141	495	31	15.9	60.8%	469 (94.7%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	82.1	254^th of 1558 public elementary schools	83.7%		77.7	370^th of 1577 public elementary schools	76.5%	116	78.0	84.9	94.2	83.1	79.2	73.6	84.6	84.7	58.3	$11,931
Minster Elementary School	Public	K-6	50 E 7th St	Minster	45865	Auglaize County	Minster Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(419) 628-4174	504	30	16.6	12.5%	488 (96.8%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.2%)	91.9	31^st of 1558 public elementary schools	98.0%		92.1	22^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	98.6%	9	90.7	89.7	100.0	92.0	93.3	97.1	90.3	85.3	83.6	$11,165
Springcreek Primary Elementary School	Public	K-3	145 E Us Route 36	Piqua	45356	Miami County	Piqua City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 773-6540	456	30	15.2		353 (77.4%)	19 (4.2%)	24 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (12.9%)								(n/a)		62.6				54.6				$11,996

Frequently Asked Questions about Russia Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Russia Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Russia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Russia High School

What is the racial makeup of Russia Elementary School?

Students at Russia Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Russia Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Russia Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 1558 Ohio elementary schools.

What district is Russia Elementary School in?

Russia Local

How many students attend Russia Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 226 students attended Russia Elementary School.

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