Is Payne Elementary School a good school?

Payne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Payne Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Payne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Payne Elementary School?

Students at Payne Elementary School are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Payne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Payne Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : School Of Discovery Genesis Center Middle : The RBHudson STEAM Academy High : Selma High School

Payne Elementary School

Summary:

Payne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Selma, Alabama, serving 176 students in grades PK-6. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with 100% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. Payne Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Alabama elementary schools over the past decade, with a current statewide ranking of 540 out of 684 schools and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Payne Elementary faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low test scores across all grade levels and subjects compared to the Selma City district and the state of Alabama. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.08% of 3rd graders, 20% of 4th graders, 34.48% of 5th graders, and 15.15% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the Selma City district scores of 13.73%, 17.8%, 20.39%, and 11.8%, respectively. Additionally, Payne Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 97.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the surrounding Selma City schools.

Payne Elementary stands out for its complete lack of racial diversity, with 100% of students identifying as African American, in contrast to the more racially diverse student populations at nearby Dallas County and Selma City schools. When compared to other schools in the area, Payne Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Payne's 4th-grade science proficiency rate was 17.14%, compared to 23.33% at Meadowview Elementary and 23.26% at Valley Grande Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36703

(334) 874-1660

District: Selma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
540^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,444

Students who attend Payne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	School Of Discovery Genesis Center
	The RBHudson STEAM Academy
High:	Selma High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.4%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Payne Elementary School ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Selma City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.4%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Selma City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Payne Elementary School is 19.3. 3 elementary schools in the Selma City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Payne Elementary School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Payne Elementary School is $10,444, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Selma City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Payne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Payne Elementary School 540^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Payne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Selma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma City 122^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Payne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Payne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	13.02	592^nd	623	5.0%
2005	29.85	555^th	688	19.3%
2006	9.84	672^nd	689	2.5%
2007	18.60	630^th	698	9.7%
2008	28.74	581^st	698	16.8%
2009	29.04	575^th	696	17.4%
2010	29.02	579^th	704	17.8%
2011	42.49	498^th	709	29.8%
2012	39.69	514^th	696	26.1%
2013	68.25	201^st	696	71.1%
2014	14.32	631^st	695	9.2%
2015	20.21	576^th	691	16.6%
2016	13.17	618^th	691	10.6%
2017	11.46	626^th	688	9.0%
2018	26.36	505^th	680	25.7%
2019	30.16	487^th	681	28.5%
2021	14.25	602^nd	692	13.0%
2022	8.59	668^th	687	2.8%
2023	9.56	639^th	680	6.0%
2024	21.30	540^th	684	21.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.77	515^th	567	9.2%
2018	37.46	435^th	651	33.2%
2019	43.37	383^rd	649	41.0%
2021	21.03	532^nd	653	18.5%
2022	9.84	637^th	651	2.2%
2023	13.90	573^rd	623	8.0%
2024	25.01	521^st	670	22.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Payne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	11.99	592^nd	639	7.4%
2018	28.55	484^th	640	24.4%
2019	37.87	435^th	646	32.7%
2021	19.76	534^th	656	18.6%
2022	8.54	640^th	656	2.4%
2023	8.45	622^nd	645	3.6%
2024	22.62	512^th	650	21.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Payne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	12.82	582^nd	639	8.9%
2018	26.73	486^th	650	25.2%
2019	25.01	502^nd	650	22.8%
2021	12.06	615^th	669	8.1%
2022	10.71	630^th	669	5.8%
2023	14.11	559^th	649	13.9%
2024	22.20	516^th	655	21.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Payne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.11	290^th	336	13.7%
2018	45.06	230^th	423	45.6%
2019	55.94	153^rd	426	64.1%
2021	28.74	315^th	426	26.1%
2022	18.14	403^rd	426	5.4%
2023	21.59	370^th	427	13.3%
2024	42.28	219^th	420	47.9%

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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 Payne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417	417
1989	0	427	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1990	0	415	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1991	0	383	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1992	0	447	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1993	0	417	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1994	0	400	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1995	0	223	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1996	0	223	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1997	0	264	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1998	0	240	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
1999	0	257	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2000	0	258	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2001	0	220	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2002	0	217	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	0	217	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	0	276	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2005	0	314	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
2006	0	316	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	0	317	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
2008	0	318	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2009	0	321	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
2010	0	310	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2011	0	334	0	0	0	0	0	334
2012	0	309	0	0	0	0	0	309
2013	0	298	0	0	0	0	0	298
2014	0	328	0	0	0	0	0	328
2015	0	297	0	0	0	0	0	297
2016	0	287	0	0	0	0	0	287
2017	0	272	1	0	0	0	0	273
2018	4	224	0	0	0	0	0	228
2019	2	208	0	0	0	0	0	210
2020	1	190	0	0	0	0	0	191
2021	1	174	0	0	0	0	0	175
2022	0	159	0	0	0	1	0	160
2023	0	176	0	0	0	0	0	176
2024	0	173	0	0	0	1	0	174

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 Payne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	20.0	20.8	0
1989	427	19.0	22.4	n/a
1990	415	22.0	18.8	0
1991	383	20.0	19.1	n/a
1992	447	22.0	20.3	n/a
1993	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
1994	400	21.8	18.3	n/a
1995	223	15.0	14.9	n/a
1996	223	15.0	14.9	n/a
1997	264	14.0	18.9	94.7
1998	241	13.0	18.5	94.6
1999	258	14.0	18.4	95
2000	258	15.0	17.2	98.8
2001	222	18.0	12.3	98.6
2002	217	15.0	14.5	98.6
2003	217	15.0	14.5	98.6
2004	276	19.3	14.3	96.4
2005	314	20.0	15.7	97.5
2006	316	20.0	15.8	99.1
2007	317	19.0	16.7	96.5
2008	318	22.1	14.4	86.5
2009	321	18.5	17.3	86.6
2010	310	16.6	18.6	87.1
2011	334	21.5	15.4	85.9
2012	309	18.5	16.6	84.5
2013	298	22.5	13.2	83.9
2014	328	19.5	16.8	86
2015	297	20.0	14.8	83.2
2016	287	18.0	15.9	80.5
2017	273	17.5	15.6	84.2
2018	228	15.5	14.7	97.4
2019	210	13.5	15.5	97.6
2020	191	13.0	14.6	97.4
2021	175	12.0	14.5	97.1
2022	160	10.0	16.0	97.5
2023	176	12.0	14.6	97.2
2024	174	9.0	19.3	97.1

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 Payne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	20.0	20.8	0
1989	427	19.0	22.4	n/a
1990	415	22.0	18.8	0
1991	383	20.0	19.1	n/a
1992	447	22.0	20.3	n/a
1993	417	23.0	18.1	n/a
1994	400	21.8	18.3	n/a
1995	223	15.0	14.9	n/a
1996	223	15.0	14.9	n/a
1997	264	14.0	18.9	94.7
1998	241	13.0	18.5	94.6
1999	258	14.0	18.4	95
2000	258	15.0	17.2	98.8
2001	222	18.0	12.3	98.6
2002	217	15.0	14.5	98.6
2003	217	15.0	14.5	98.6
2004	276	19.3	14.3	96.4
2005	314	20.0	15.7	97.5
2006	316	20.0	15.8	99.1
2007	317	19.0	16.7	96.5
2008	318	22.1	14.4	86.5
2009	321	18.5	17.3	86.6
2010	310	16.6	18.6	87.1
2011	334	21.5	15.4	85.9
2012	309	18.5	16.6	84.5
2013	298	22.5	13.2	83.9
2014	328	19.5	16.8	86
2015	297	20.0	14.8	83.2
2016	287	18.0	15.9	80.5
2017	273	17.5	15.6	84.2
2018	228	15.5	14.7	97.4
2019	210	13.5	15.5	97.6
2020	191	13.0	14.6	97.4
2021	175	12.0	14.5	97.1
2022	160	10.0	16.0	97.5
2023	176	12.0	14.6	97.2
2024	174	9.0	19.3	97.1

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 Payne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,016 (19.3%)	$8,420 (80.6%)	$10,444

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Payne Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 487^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 639^th of 680 Elementary schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Payne Elementary School)	56.8	19.1	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	39.4	13.9	25.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Payne Elementary School)	42.9	6.3	36.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	36.5	10	26.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Payne Elementary School)	39	5.6	33.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	30.9	9.8	21.1%
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	210	176	16.2%
African American	208	176	15.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.6%	97.2%	0.5%

Schools Near Payne 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Payne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1529 N Franklin St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1660	174	9	19.3	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	173 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21.3	540^th of 684 public elementary schools	21.1%		9.6	639^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.0%	99	23.1	20.0	34.5	15.2	17.1	46.2	28.6	44.8	25.8	$10,444	$2,016	$8,420
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	405 Lawrence St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1630	138	8	17.2	92.0%	4 (2.9%)	131 (94.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	7.8	661^st of 684 public elementary schools	3.4%		9.1	646^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.0%	15	7.7	8.7	8.0	0.0	0.0	7.7	21.7	44.0	28.0	$10,376	$2,448	$7,920
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center	Public	PK	625 Lapsley St	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	No	(334) 874-1620	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$12,393	$5,236	$7,156
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2224 Selma Ave	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1635	302	14	21.5	74.2%	4 (1.3%)	287 (95.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	14.4	585^th of 684 public elementary schools	14.5%		16.9	556^th of 680 public elementary schools	18.2%	29	5.3	33.3	13.3	0.0	6.7	42.1	40.0	26.7	26.7	$13,079	$3,106	$9,965
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	709 Highland Ave	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1640	407	23	17.7	89.2%	0 (0.0%)	397 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	9.9	647^th of 684 public elementary schools	5.4%		9.2	644^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.3%	3	10.7	5.4	4.6	15.0	17.9	25.0	26.8	13.6	34.2	$9,321	$1,918	$7,396
Meadowview Elementary School	Public	K-6	1816 Orrville Rd	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1655	344	18	19.1	66.9%	17 (4.9%)	308 (89.5%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	35	462^nd of 684 public elementary schools	32.5%		23.5	524^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.9%	62	27.3	28.3	38.5	17.4	23.3	33.3	55.9	48.7	54.4	$10,109	$1,741	$8,361
Brantley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5585 Water Ave	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-8185	201	11	18.2	75.6%	38 (18.9%)	143 (71.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	10.7	636^th of 684 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.7	637^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	18.2	3.9	7.7	5.9	19.2	19.1	38.5	38.5	20.6	$10,642	$2,130	$8,491
Southside Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3104 Old Montgomery Hwy	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-9566	143	8	17.8	94.4%	0 (0.0%)	135 (94.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)								(n/a)										$11,494	$2,250	$9,221
Bruce K Craig Elementary School	Public	3-5	Building 108 Craig Ind Park	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 875-7937	162	9	18.0	84.6%	0 (0.0%)	154 (95.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	5.4	677^th of 684 public elementary schools	1.0%		6.9	668^th of 680 public elementary schools	1.8%	9	5.7	7.6	0.0		11.3	25.7	24.5	22.0		$9,288	$2,089	$7,177
Valley Grande Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2765 Dallas County Road 81	Valley Grande	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 872-7661	372	19	19.5	60.2%	117 (31.5%)	218 (58.6%)	8 (2.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	31.4	482^nd of 684 public elementary schools	29.5%		32.3	472^nd of 680 public elementary schools	30.6%	10	20.0	20.9	15.5	31.4	23.3	49.0	51.2	51.7	49.0	$8,689	$1,547	$7,121

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Schools Near Payne Elementary School