Paine Elementary School

7600 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173

www.trussvillecityschools.com/Domain/9

1,350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paine Elementary School, located in Trussville, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Trussville City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development for its young students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured community atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to excellence and community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Trussville area. With a focus on modern pedagogical strategies and collaborative learning, Paine Elementary works to address the diverse needs of its student body through dedicated faculty and active parent participation. Its mission centers on building a strong academic base while promoting social responsibility and personal achievement among its pupils.

1,350

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paine Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	992
Hispanic	58
Black	206
Asian	27
Two or More	66
American Indian	1

White
992 (73.5 %)
Black
206 (15.3 %)
Two or More
66 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
58 (4.3 %)
Asian
27 (2.0 %)
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:	Trussville City
Phone:	(205)228-3200
Website:	http://www.trussvillecityschools.com/Domain/9
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
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 49

Kindergarten 216

Grade 1 234

Grade 2 223

Grade 3 223

Grade 4 201

Grade 5 204