Paine Primary School (Closed 2023)

7500 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Paine Primary School serves 924 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
924 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)
1%
7%
Black
(15-16)
11%
33%
White
(15-16)
85%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Paine Primary School?
924 students attend Paine Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Paine Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paine Primary School?
Paine Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paine Primary School offer ?
Paine Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Paine Primary School part of?
Paine Primary School is part of Trussville City School District.

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