Is Paine Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Paine Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Paine Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,350 students attended Paine Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Paine Elementary School?

Students at Paine Elementary School are 73% White, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Paine Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paine Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : HewittTrussville Middle School High : HewittTrussville High School

Paine Elementary School

Summary:

Paine Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Trussville, Alabama, serving 1,350 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Trussville City School District, which is ranked 5th out of 137 districts in the state, Paine Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama.

Paine Elementary's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it as high as 12th out of 692 schools in the state. The school's diverse student population, with a majority of white students (73.48%) and significant percentages of African American (15.26%), Hispanic (4.3%), and Asian (2%) students, excels across various subgroups, ranking 10th out of 420 Alabama elementary schools for African American students, 1st out of 82 schools for multi-racial students, and 35th out of 395 schools for special education students. Paine Elementary's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 3rd-grade students scoring 70.23% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the Trussville City score of 69.27% and the Alabama score of 42.16%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Magnolia Elementary and Cahaba Elementary, both in the Trussville City district, Paine Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Additionally, the school's relatively low rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 4.44% to 15.56% over the past three school years, suggest that the school serves a population with higher socioeconomic status, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's strong performance across different student subgroups, including low-socioeconomic status students, indicates that Paine Elementary is effectively serving students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7600 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173-2636

(205) 228-3200

District: Trussville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,494

Students who attend Paine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	HewittTrussville Middle School
High:	HewittTrussville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 1,350

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

African American:

15.3%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paine Elementary School ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Trussville City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Paine Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Trussville City School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (15.3%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Trussville City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paine Elementary School is 16, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Trussville City School District! (See more...)

Compare Paine Elementary School employs 84 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paine Elementary School is $10,494, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Trussville City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paine Elementary School 30^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Paine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Trussville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Trussville City 5^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	81.54	78^th	623	87.5%
2005	90.10	21^st	688	96.9%
2007	88.34	24^th	698	96.6%
2008	86.30	24^th	698	96.6%
2009	84.79	39^th	696	94.4%
2010	79.47	76^th	704	89.2%
2011	80.41	65^th	709	90.8%
2012	83.05	36^th	696	94.8%
2013	81.94	26^th	696	96.3%
2014	87.65	61^st	695	91.2%
2015	92.98	43^rd	691	93.8%
2016	97.08	14^th	691	98.0%
2017	96.12	23^rd	688	96.7%
2018	93.88	34^th	680	95.0%
2019	95.32	23^rd	681	96.6%
2021	97.77	12^th	692	98.3%
2022	96.54	19^th	687	97.2%
2023	94.85	27^th	680	96.0%
2024	93.76	30^th	684	95.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	96.28	1^st	82	98.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	85.64	19^th	280	93.2%
2018	72.58	56^th	344	83.7%
2019	88.27	21^st	392	94.6%
2021	99.38	2^nd	398	99.5%
2022	80.79	34^th	345	90.1%
2023	76.98	40^th	373	89.3%
2024	85.18	35^th	395	91.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	89.74	27^th	567	95.2%
2018	80.58	82^nd	651	87.4%
2019	85.71	43^rd	649	93.4%
2021	93.69	12^th	653	98.2%
2022	88.27	33^rd	651	94.9%
2023	78.01	93^rd	623	85.1%
2024	88.44	42^nd	670	93.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	93.63	24^th	639	96.2%
2018	93.45	26^th	640	95.9%
2019	94.82	18^th	646	97.2%
2021	96.29	16^th	656	97.6%
2022	95.46	19^th	656	97.1%
2023	92.77	33^rd	645	94.9%
2024	92.45	33^rd	650	94.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	96.19	12^th	639	98.1%
2018	92.47	37^th	650	94.3%
2019	93.95	25^th	650	96.2%
2021	97.74	11^th	669	98.4%
2022	95.88	19^th	669	97.2%
2023	94.68	25^th	649	96.1%
2024	92.66	31^st	655	95.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.59	7^th	336	97.9%
2018	96.04	8^th	423	98.1%
2019	97.70	8^th	426	98.1%
2021	98.09	7^th	426	98.4%
2022	99.58	4^th	426	99.1%
2023	96.11	12^th	427	97.2%
2024	96.68	10^th	420	97.6%

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Rank History for White students at Paine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	91.21	29^th	369	92.1%
2018	87.89	50^th	508	90.2%
2019	91.45	30^th	529	94.3%
2021	96.30	12^th	539	97.8%
2022	93.63	23^rd	540	95.7%
2023	92.17	32^nd	528	93.9%
2024	89.20	45^th	535	91.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paine Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	819	47	10	19	0	n/a	n/a	1	896
2005	821	70	16	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	929
2006	823	84	19	21	2	n/a	n/a	4	953
2007	847	99	21	6	3	n/a	n/a	3	979
2008	816	127	27	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	981
2009	855	117	27	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2010	841	95	23	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	971
2011	834	84	24	7	3	0	0	0	952
2012	820	82	24	4	2	0	7	0	939
2013	824	82	23	4	2	0	13	0	948
2014	838	95	24	3	0	0	15	0	975
2015	823	89	26	6	1	0	23	0	968
2016	846	93	28	12	1	0	19	0	999
2017	876	125	12	19	4	0	30	0	1066
2018	861	130	11	20	3	0	31	0	1056
2019	906	153	18	19	3	0	24	0	1123
2020	956	165	19	28	2	0	24	0	1194
2021	926	178	18	29	1	0	38	0	1190
2022	1010	193	26	50	2	0	48	0	1329
2023	992	206	27	58	1	0	66	0	1350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	896	51.0	17.6	11.7
2005	929	49.0	19.0	n/a
2006	953	56.0	16.9	13.2
2007	979	60.0	16.3	12.1
2008	981	61.5	16.0	11
2009	1014	57.4	17.5	10
2010	971	48.0	20.2	11.2
2011	952	51.0	18.6	7.4
2012	939	47.0	19.9	7.7
2013	948	46.0	20.6	10
2014	975	46.0	21.1	9.7
2015	968	48.0	20.1	10.8
2016	999	48.0	20.8	10.6
2017	1066	59.0	18.0	3.7
2018	1056	60.0	17.6	5.9
2019	1123	70.0	16.0	6
2020	1194	71.0	16.8	6.7
2021	1190	72.0	16.5	8.7
2022	1329	74.0	17.9	4.4
2023	1350	84.0	16.0	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	896	51.0	17.6	11.7
2005	929	49.0	19.0	n/a
2006	953	56.0	16.9	13.2
2007	979	60.0	16.3	12.1
2008	981	61.5	16.0	11
2009	1014	57.4	17.5	10
2010	971	48.0	20.2	11.2
2011	952	51.0	18.6	7.4
2012	939	47.0	19.9	7.7
2013	948	46.0	20.6	10
2014	975	46.0	21.1	9.7
2015	968	48.0	20.1	10.8
2016	999	48.0	20.8	10.6
2017	1066	59.0	18.0	3.7
2018	1056	60.0	17.6	5.9
2019	1123	70.0	16.0	6
2020	1194	71.0	16.8	6.7
2021	1190	72.0	16.5	8.7
2022	1329	74.0	17.9	4.4
2023	1350	84.0	16.0	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paine Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,099 (10.5%)	$9,328 (88.9%)	$10,494

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paine Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 680 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paine Elementary School)	86	75.3	10.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	88.1	74	14.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paine Elementary School)	83	73.4	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	84.9	72.1	12.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paine Elementary School)	73.9	67.9	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)	73.9	69	4.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1123	1350	20.2%
African American	153	206	34.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	18	27	50%
Hispanic	19	58	205.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	906	992	9.5%
Two or More Races	24	66	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6%	15.6%	9.6%

Schools Near Paine Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 Gadsden Highway	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3200	1,350	84	16.0	15.6%	992 (73.5%)	206 (15.3%)	58 (4.3%)	27 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (4.9%)	93.8	30^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.6%		94.9	27^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.0%	3	70.2	75.6	74.9	68.0	88.8	83.6	83.6	$10,494	$1,099	$9,328
Cahaba Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Parkway Drive	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3400	537	35	15.3	16.0%	439 (81.8%)	34 (6.3%)	27 (5.0%)	17 (3.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.2%)	94.2	29^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.8%		95.3	24^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.5%	5	78.6	63.7	68.1	74.5	90.5	83.0	86.2	$10,638	$763	$9,866
Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6745 Old Springville Rd	Clay	35048	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3000	632	34	18.5	48.3%	171 (27.1%)	357 (56.5%)	59 (9.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.8%)	43.2	410^th of 684 public elementary schools	40.1%		40.3	418^th of 680 public elementary schools	38.5%	8	37.7	36.8	25.0	29.9	53.3	62.1	55.0	$8,688	$859	$7,807
Magnolia Elementary School	Public	K-5	5400 Hidden Way Lane	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3500	403	29	14.1	20.3%	271 (67.2%)	59 (14.6%)	28 (6.9%)	20 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	89.5	60^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.2	29^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.7%	31	55.6	73.0	58.5	69.8	84.7	81.0	82.8	$12,087	$1,018	$11,061
Bryant Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Bryant Park Drive	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2850	708	38	18.7	62.4%	73 (10.3%)	569 (80.4%)	44 (6.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	26	507^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.9%		25.7	505^th of 680 public elementary schools	25.7%	2	21.8	25.5	11.3	23.5	56.5	46.5	45.8
Margaret Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Mustang Drive	Odenville	35112	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 629-5034	727	38	19.1	57.9%	513 (70.6%)	125 (17.2%)	32 (4.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	51 (7.0%)	67.2	206^th of 684 public elementary schools	69.9%		67.8	207^th of 680 public elementary schools	69.6%	1	54.1	40.7	45.3	48.3	69.4	72.0	59.0	$8,493	$1,571	$6,912
Chalkville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	940 Chalkville School Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2950	854	39	22.0	79.4%	27 (3.2%)	707 (82.8%)	101 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.1%)	10.3	638^th of 684 public elementary schools	6.7%		7.7	661^st of 680 public elementary schools	2.8%	23	15.6	6.2	11.5	8.5	32.2	22.2	45.0	$8,959	$1,664	$7,273
Moody Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1006 H L Blocker Cir	Moody	35004	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 640-2180	835	45	18.5	53.8%	605 (72.5%)	102 (12.2%)	73 (8.7%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)								(n/a)	53.4				74.5			$9,570	$1,873	$7,685
Huffman Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1212 Cheyenne Boulevard	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5800	735	39	18.8	79.2%	5 (0.7%)	636 (86.5%)	77 (10.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	7.6	663^rd of 684 public elementary schools	3.1%		11.4	621^st of 680 public elementary schools	8.7%	42	7.7	8.4	6.2	11.8	24.1	24.6	38.2	$10,017	$2,135	$7,880
Center Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	4801 Indian Trail	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2900	618	39	15.8	81.7%	8 (1.3%)	557 (90.1%)	42 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)								(n/a)								$10,844	$2,275	$8,548

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