Payne Elementary School

8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown

About Payne Elementary School

Payne Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Springfield. It is part of the Springfield Public School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. Payne Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing learning environment where students can reach their highest potential. The school strives to create an atmosphere of respect and responsibility, while promoting a love of learning.
At Payne Elementary School, students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and develop their individual talents. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all learners. Students have access to a variety of technology, including interactive whiteboards and laptops, in order to help them learn and explore.
Payne Elementary School also has a strong commitment to family involvement. Parents are encouraged to become active members of the school community and to participate in their child’s education. The school has a PTA that meets regularly to discuss school issues and plan events.
Payne Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students and is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:

1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701

Phone:

(334) 874-1660

Site:

payne.selmacityschools.org

Grades:

PreK – 5

Enrollment:

175 students

Overview Payne Elementary School

Payne Elementary School serves 175 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Payne Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Payne Elementary School

Payne Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Payne Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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