- Enrollment
- 1,571
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trussville, AL
Paine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Paine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010001301498
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paine Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Paine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paine Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Trussville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010001301498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Paine Elementary School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010001301498 · Trussville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,338 enr · 15.9:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students)
Paine Elementary School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Paine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville High School
1,571 students
- This school
Paine Elementary School
1,338 students
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville Middle School
1,163 students
- Cahaba Element 542
Cahaba Elementary School
542 students
- Magnolia Eleme 391
Magnolia Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Paine Elementary School reports 1,338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paine Elementary School compares
Paine Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 75% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,338 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,338
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Paine Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trussville City reports $12,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitttrussville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewitttrussville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paine Elementary School
How many students attend Paine Elementary School?
Paine Elementary School has 1,338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trussville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,350 (2022-23) → 1,342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paine Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paine Elementary School?
14.6% of students at Paine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Paine Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paine Elementary School?
Paine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Paine Elementary School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paine Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trussville on the city page.
What other schools are in Trussville City?
Besides Paine Elementary School, Trussville City also operates Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students), Hewitttrussville Middle School (1,163 students), and Cahaba Elementary School (542 students). See the Trussville City district page for the complete list.