Enrollment
942
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clanton Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clanton Elementary School
Clanton Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Clanton, Alabama, enrolling 942 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.5:1, Clanton Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Alabama schools and 18% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 91% of state schools at 942 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 229 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #34.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 628 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chilton County also operates Thorsby High School (895 students) and Chilton County High School (833 students) alongside Clanton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clanton Elementary School compares
Clanton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Clanton Elementary School.
$10,181
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.2%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~942 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clanton on the city page.
Is Clanton Elementary School a good school?
Clanton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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