- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clanton, AL
Clanton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clanton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010066000286
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clanton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Clanton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clanton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Clanton Elementary School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010066000286 · Clanton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 14.5:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Thorsby High School (895 students)
Clanton Elementary School held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Clanton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clanton Elementary School
942 students
- Thorsby High S
Thorsby High School
895 students
- Chilton County
Chilton County High School
833 students
- Isabella High
Isabella High School
789 students
- Jemison Elemen
Jemison Elementary School
752 students
- Jemison High S
Jemison High School
702 students
What this shows Clanton Elementary School reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clanton Elementary School compares
Clanton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Clanton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chilton County reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clanton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorsby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clanton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clanton Elementary School
How many students attend Clanton Elementary School?
Clanton Elementary School has 942 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clanton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,028 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clanton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clanton Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clanton Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Clanton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clanton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clanton Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Clanton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clanton Elementary School?
Clanton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clanton Elementary School rank among public schools in Clanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chilton County?
Besides Clanton Elementary School, Chilton County also operates Thorsby High School (895 students), Chilton County High School (833 students), and Isabella High School (789 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.