- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clanton, AL
Clanton Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Clanton Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010066001431
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clanton Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Clanton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clanton Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Intermediate School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066001431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Clanton Intermediate School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 010066001431 · Clanton, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 19.1:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Clanton Elementary School (942 students)
Clanton Intermediate School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Clanton Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clanton Elemen
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
- This school
Clanton Intermediate School
630 students
What this shows Clanton Intermediate School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clanton Intermediate School compares
Clanton Intermediate 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Clanton Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Chilton County reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clanton Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clanton Intermediate 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clanton Intermediate School
How many students attend Clanton Intermediate School?
Clanton Intermediate School has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clanton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clanton Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clanton Intermediate School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clanton Intermediate School?
68.9% of students at Clanton Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clanton Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Clanton Intermediate School is White at 59.4% of enrollment, in Clanton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clanton Intermediate School?
Clanton Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Clanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Intermediate School ranks #3 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 Intermediate School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.