PLAINVIEW SCHOOL
Plainview School is a Title I public school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Rainsville, AL with about 1,210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Plainview School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Plainview School, located in Rainsville, Alabama, is a K-12 educational institution serving the DeKalb County School District. As a comprehensive school, it offers a continuous learning environment that spans from elementary through high school, fostering a sense of community where students often remain in the same educational setting throughout their primary and secondary years. The school is known for its strong focus on academic achievement and its integral role in the Rainsville community, often serving as a central hub for extracurricular activities and local school spirit.
Athletics and extracurricular programs are a significant component of the Plainview experience, with the "Bears" mascot representing the school’s pride in both sports and academic competitions. By leveraging the resources of the DeKalb County school system, Plainview provides a variety of course offerings and support services aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success. Whether through its rigorous classroom curriculum or its commitment to student development outside the classroom, Plainview School remains a cornerstone of the local Rainsville area.
For more information, contact Plainview School at (256) 638-3510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rainsville, AL 35986-4670
(256) 638-3510
PLAINVIEW SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rainsville, AL with about 1,210 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DeKalb County
- Total Students:
- 1,210
- Teachers:
- 70
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,210 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PLAINVIEW SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 13.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.