Providence Elementary vs Rainbow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Providence Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,152 students
Rainbow Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Providence Elementary Huntsville, Alabama | Rainbow Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #528 of 699 | #31 of 699 |
| National rank | #38565 of 50,301 | #4277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,152 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 75% |
| city | Huntsville | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 30.0).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 33%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 36%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 59.2%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.3).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 725.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Providence Elementary better than Rainbow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Elementary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 30.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Providence Elementary and Rainbow Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Providence Elementary: 1,152. Rainbow Elementary School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Providence Elementary and Rainbow Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Providence Elementary is 528th of 699 and Rainbow Elementary School is 31st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).