Rainbow Elementary School ranked #44 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #71 in 2022 and remaining in the top 20% of the state's public schools over recent years.
Math proficiency was 67% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this was a decline from past peaks above 75%; reading proficiency was 77%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was approximately 37%, with a total enrollment of 767 students in grades Pre–K through 5, reflecting moderate demographic diversity for a Madison City school.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1 in 2023, with 47 teachers serving the student body, maintaining consistent staffing levels despite enrollment fluctuations.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility indicated some socioeconomic diversity, with 182 students qualifying for free lunch and 13 for reduced–price meals.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison area neighborhoods, with most students within a 5-10 minute drive (avg. 1.1 mi., furthest 2.3 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rainbow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rainbow Elementary School's student population of 725 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
725 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Rainbow Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rainbow Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Madison City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rainbow Elementary School's ranking?
Rainbow Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rainbow Elementary School?
725 students attend Rainbow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rainbow Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rainbow Elementary School?
Rainbow Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainbow Elementary School offer ?
Rainbow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainbow Elementary School part of?
Rainbow Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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