Enrollment
630
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clanton Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clanton Intermediate School
Clanton Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Clanton, Alabama, enrolling 630 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 382 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #323, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Clanton Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Clanton Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,181
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 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.
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 59.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Clanton Intermediate 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 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
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~630 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clanton on the city page.
Is Clanton Intermediate School a good school?
Clanton Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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