Rainbow Elementary School

res.madisoncity.k12.al.us

926 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rainbow Elementary School, located in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 within the Madison City Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school places a significant emphasis on creating a nurturing environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with creative and social-emotional growth. As part of a highly-rated district, Rainbow Elementary benefits from robust community support and dedicated faculty who focus on preparing students for future success in the intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its academic core, the school is known for fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and active community engagement. The campus serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students discover their unique talents. With a focus on the “whole child,” Rainbow Elementary strives to instill a love for lifelong learning, ensuring that students develop not only the foundational skills in reading and mathematics but also the character and confidence necessary to thrive in an increasingly diverse society.

926

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainbow Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	558
Hispanic	79
Black	153
Asian	57
Two or More	76
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
558 (60.3 %)
Black
153 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
79 (8.5 %)
Two or More
76 (8.2 %)
Asian
57 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)824-8106
Website:	http://res.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 246

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 113