A+
Excellent
95/100

Paine Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7600 Gadsden Highway, Trussville, AL 35173
Overall
A+
95/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 97th percentile in Alabama
Growth
A
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 77th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alabama for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

95
Repit Score
out of 100
1,342
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%97/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%77/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 70th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+41 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency68% (+48 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White86%73%reading +20 pts, math +32 pts95th percentile (list)
Black67%52%reading +36 pts, math +43 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +29 pts, math +30 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7600 Gadsden Highway
City Trussville
ZIP Code 35173
District 0100013
NCES School ID 010001301498
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35173

Understanding the community around Paine Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,483
Per Capita Income $49,158
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%
High School or Higher 95.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $311,000
Median Rent $1,200
Owner-Occupied 89.9%
Renter-Occupied 10.1%
View full data for ZIP 35173 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 35173 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 35173 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Paine Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.1%
Black 15.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,342
Teachers (FTE) 80.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Paine Elementary School?
Paine Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 95 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Paine Elementary School?
Paine Elementary School has 1,342 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Paine Elementary School serve?
Paine Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Paine Elementary School receive per student?
Paine Elementary School receives $13,016 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Paine Elementary School in 35173 ▼
Avg Home Value
$390,053
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,025
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
10.1%

Other Schools in 35173

View all schools and real estate data for 35173 →

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026