- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, AL
Payne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Payne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010297001158
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Payne Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Payne Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Payne Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Payne Elementary School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010297001158 · Selma, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 13.7:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Payne Elementary School held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Payne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- Sophia P Kings
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- This school 164
Payne Elementary School
164 students
What this shows Payne Elementary School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Payne Elementary School compares
Payne 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 64% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Payne Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Payne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sophia P Kingston Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Payne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Selma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Brantley Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Southside Primary School
Standard public school
147 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
113 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Saints Virtual Academy
Standard public school
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Payne Elementary School
How many students attend Payne Elementary School?
Payne Elementary School has 164 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Payne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Payne Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower 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 Payne Elementary School?
96.6% of students at Payne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Payne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Payne Elementary School is African American at 99.4% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Payne Elementary School?
Payne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Payne Elementary School rank among schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Payne Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Payne Elementary School, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (334 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.