Rainbow Elementary School

Summary:

Rainbow Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Madison, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 926 students. The school is part of the Madison City School District, which is ranked 11th out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Rainbow Elementary has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Rainbow Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates than the state and district in Mathematics (3rd-5th grades), Science (4th grade), and English Language Arts (3rd-5th grades). The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 60.26% White, 16.52% African American, 8.53% Hispanic, and 6.16% Asian, which is higher than the nearby schools in the Madison City district. Additionally, Rainbow Elementary ranks among the top 5% of Alabama elementary schools in terms of performance for students with special needs, and it performs well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 15-20% of Alabama elementary schools for this student group.

The consistent high performance and 5-star rating of Rainbow Elementary School indicate the school's ability to provide a quality education to its diverse student population. When compared to other elementary schools in the Madison City district, Rainbow Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. This suggests the school may have effective teaching practices and curriculum that contribute to its strong academic outcomes. While there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Rainbow Elementary's commitment to equity and inclusive practices make it an attractive option for families in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 50 Nance Rd
       Madison, AL  35758-9507


(256) 824-8106

District: Madison City

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,881 Help


Students who attend Rainbow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Discovery Middle School
High:    Bob Jones High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
African American:
15.1%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Compare Details Rainbow Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Madison City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.34. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), African American (15.1%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rainbow Elementary School is 16.4. 4 elementary schools in the Madison City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rainbow Elementary School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rainbow Elementary School is $10,881, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Madison City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rainbow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rainbow Elementary School 66th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Rainbow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Madison City:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison City 11th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rainbow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.16 38th 623 93.9%
2005 80.44 85th 688 87.6%
2006 78.41 100th 689 85.5%
2007 80.03 91st 698 87.0%
2008 71.65 161st 698 76.9%
2009 80.67 70th 696 89.9%
2010 72.31 156th 704 77.8%
2011 77.69 91st 709 87.2%
2012 76.86 99th 696 85.8%
2013 79.60 53rd 696 92.4%
2014 96.67 9th 695 98.7%
2015 96.99 19th 691 97.3%
2016 95.01 28th 691 95.9%
2017 93.29 40th 688 94.2%
2018 96.04 20th 680 97.1%
2019 92.14 41st 681 94.0%
2021 94.18 38th 692 94.5%
2022 89.40 59th 687 91.4%
2023 92.85 40th 680 94.1%
2024 88.34 66th 684 90.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.72 14th 70 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.20 12th 280 95.7%
2018 92.63 12th 344 96.5%
2019 88.17 22nd 392 94.4%
2021 98.72 6th 398 98.5%
2022 98.16 5th 345 98.6%
2023 98.68 5th 373 98.7%
2024 90.93 24th 395 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.69 102nd 567 82.0%
2018 86.85 45th 651 93.1%
2019 88.79 28th 649 95.7%
2021 84.74 47th 653 92.8%
2022 75.17 114th 651 82.5%
2023 75.68 108th 623 82.7%
2024 77.75 104th 670 84.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.53 38th 639 94.1%
2018 95.28 16th 640 97.5%
2019 89.29 47th 646 92.7%
2021 92.14 42nd 656 93.6%
2022 88.71 53rd 656 91.9%
2023 93.01 31st 645 95.2%
2024 83.48 85th 650 86.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 91.95 37th 639 94.2%
2018 95.04 19th 650 97.1%
2019 92.50 34th 650 94.8%
2021 93.37 38th 669 94.3%
2022 87.65 67th 669 90.0%
2023 89.39 50th 649 92.3%
2024 88.89 54th 655 91.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.39 28th 336 91.7%
2018 98.82 4th 423 99.1%
2019 96.00 11th 426 97.4%
2021 92.60 16th 426 96.2%
2022 71.53 74th 426 82.6%
2023 88.54 28th 427 93.4%
2024 68.97 89th 420 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.04 16th 140 88.6%
2024 94.60 6th 196 96.9%
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Rank History for White students at Rainbow Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 93.10 22nd 369 94.0%
2018 94.26 24th 508 95.3%
2019 89.57 42nd 529 92.1%
2021 90.20 48th 539 91.1%
2022 86.30 64th 540 88.1%
2023 89.97 41st 528 92.2%
2024 87.22 51st 535 90.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rainbow Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 579 156 48 7 8 n/a n/a 3 801
2003 579 156 48 7 8 n/a n/a 3 801
2004 590 132 43 9 6 n/a n/a 18 798
2005 602 114 43 6 6 n/a n/a 0 771
2006 622 135 61 16 5 n/a n/a 19 858
2007 629 131 69 22 5 n/a n/a 22 878
2008 550 143 44 11 1 n/a n/a 0 749
2009 535 145 42 9 1 n/a n/a 0 732
2010 526 127 45 15 3 n/a n/a 27 743
2011 509 108 48 22 4 0 3 0 694
2012 479 117 55 29 3 4 21 0 708
2013 487 131 52 26 3 4 22 0 725
2014 526 142 68 48 3 6 27 0 820
2015 488 180 78 47 4 4 36 0 837
2016 491 153 71 53 6 2 40 0 816
2017 480 165 70 61 6 2 53 0 837
2018 524 164 62 48 8 5 61 0 872
2019 459 131 43 56 3 1 48 0 741
2020 537 140 54 56 2 1 59 0 849
2021 546 138 64 67 1 1 55 0 872
2022 562 159 65 72 2 1 51 0 912
2023 558 153 57 79 1 2 76 0 926
2024 478 116 48 70 0 1 54 0 767

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rainbow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 801 47.5 16.8 17.4
2003 801 47.5 16.8 17.4
2004 798 47.5 16.8 17.1
2005 771 45.0 17.1 16.3
2006 858 52.0 16.1 15.7
2007 878 54.0 16.3 17.6
2008 749 49.0 15.3 18
2009 732 48.4 15.0 19.8
2010 743 40.5 18.3 17
2011 694 47.5 14.6 17.1
2012 708 40.0 17.7 18.6
2013 725 43.0 16.8 21.5
2014 820 45.3 18.1 19.9
2015 837 42.0 19.9 19.8
2016 816 44.0 18.5 21.4
2017 837 45.6 18.3 26.3
2018 872 47.5 18.3 21
2019 741 41.7 17.7 14.8
2020 849 48.8 17.3 10.5
2021 872 54.3 16.0 6.2
2022 912 46.3 19.6 8.2
2023 926 52.3 17.7 17.9
2024 767 46.5 16.4 25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rainbow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 801 47.5 16.8 17.4
2003 801 47.5 16.8 17.4
2004 798 47.5 16.8 17.1
2005 771 45.0 17.1 16.3
2006 858 52.0 16.1 15.7
2007 878 54.0 16.3 17.6
2008 749 49.0 15.3 18
2009 732 48.4 15.0 19.8
2010 743 40.5 18.3 17
2011 694 47.5 14.6 17.1
2012 708 40.0 17.7 18.6
2013 725 43.0 16.8 21.5
2014 820 45.3 18.1 19.9
2015 837 42.0 19.9 19.8
2016 816 44.0 18.5 21.4
2017 837 45.6 18.3 26.3
2018 872 47.5 18.3 21
2019 741 41.7 17.7 14.8
2020 849 48.8 17.3 10.5
2021 872 54.3 16.0 6.2
2022 912 46.3 19.6 8.2
2023 926 52.3 17.7 17.9
2024 767 46.5 16.4 25.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rainbow Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,430 (13.1%) $9,423 (86.6%) $10,881

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rainbow Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 40th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rainbow Elementary School)75.670.4
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison City)7972.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rainbow Elementary School)77.357
 20.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)77.860.3
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rainbow Elementary School)73.374.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)76.666.2
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students741926
 25%
African American131153
 16.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4357
 32.6%
Hispanic5679
 41.1%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White459558
 21.6%
Two or More Races4876
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.8%17.9%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rainbow Elementary School

Students who attend Rainbow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Discovery Middle School
High : Bob Jones High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 767 students attended Rainbow Elementary School.

Yes. Rainbow Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students at Rainbow Elementary School are 62% White, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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