Serving 1,338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paine Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Paine Intermediate School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trussville, AL, encompassing approximately 33.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paine Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paine Elementary School's student population of 1,338 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paine Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paine Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
15%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paine Elementary School's ranking?
Paine Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Paine Elementary School often compared to?
Paine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cahaba Elementary School, Magnolia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Paine Elementary School?
1,338 students attend Paine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Paine Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paine Elementary School?
Paine Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paine Elementary School offer ?
Paine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paine Elementary School part of?
Paine Elementary School is part of Trussville City School District.
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