- Enrollment
- 2,159
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, AL
Rainbow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000801485
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Madison, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
Rainbow Elementary School shrank from 926 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-17.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 010000801485 · Madison, AL Other · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 13.9:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: James Clemens High School (2,159 students)
Rainbow Elementary School shrank from 926 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-17.2%). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rainbow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Clemens
James Clemens High School
2,159 students
- Bob Jones High
Bob Jones High School
2,048 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
1,103 students
- Midtown Elemen
Midtown Elementary School
1,097 students
- Discovery Midd
Discovery Middle School
1,054 students
- This school 725
Rainbow Elementary School
725 students
What this shows Rainbow Elementary School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rainbow Elementary School compares
Rainbow Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 73% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,575
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 725 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Rainbow Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison City reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rainbow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clemens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bob Jones High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midtown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Madison
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midtown Elementary School
Standard public school
1,097 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
965 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Columbia Elementary School
Standard public school
701 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
603 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Legacy Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Horizon Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 15.8:1 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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Elementary School
How many students attend Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, AL. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), down 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Rainbow Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Rainbow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Madison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Rainbow Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Madison, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison City?
Besides Rainbow Elementary School, Madison City also operates James Clemens High School (2,159 students), Bob Jones High School (2,048 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the Madison City district page for the complete list.