Overview

Located just a few blocks north of the University of Texas campus, Russell Lee Elementary School, a National Blue Ribbon School, opened in 1939 and maintains a multitude of longstanding traditions. At this neighborhood school, the basic curriculum is enriched by a focus on the arts and social and emotional learning. Students participate in Geography Day, science fair, Lee Olympics, music memory, art enrichment, Spanish, and gardening.


Ubicada a solo unas pocas cuadras al norte del campus de la Universidad de Texas, la Escuela Primaria Russell Lee, una Escuela Nacional Blue Ribbon, abrió en 1939 y conserva una multitud de tradiciones de larga data. En esta escuela del vecindario, el plan de estudios básico está enriquecido con un enfoque en las artes y el aprendizaje social y emocional. Los estudiantes participan en el Día de la Geografía, la Feria de Ciencias, las Olimpiadas de Lee, memoria musical, enriquecimiento artístico, español y jardinería.

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Signature Programs

Student & Family Supports

Child Care During the Day

Performance | Demographics

2022 STAAR Percent at Approaches Grade Level or above

95%86%87%90%0102030405060708090100ReadingMathematicsScienceAll Subjects

2022 Accountability

As required by Senate Bill 1365 (87th Texas Legislature), academic accountability ratings for 2022 were limited to A, B, C, and Not Rated.

Accountability Rating: A

Student Achievement: A

School Progress: A

Closing the Gaps: A

2022 Distinction Designations

Comparative Academic Growth
Academic Achievement: Reading/ELA
Academic Achievement: Science

Source: Texas Education Agency

2023-24 Student Demographics

African American3.6%Hispanic20.4%White64.7%American Indian0%Asian4.5%Pacific Islander0.5%Two or More Races6.3%Economically DisadvantagedEnglish Language LearnersSpecial Education20.6%6.6%13.8%Enrollment: 442(As of 10/27/2023)