- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clanton, AL
Clanton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clanton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010066000287
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clanton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Clanton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clanton Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Clanton, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Clanton Middle School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010066000287 · Clanton, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clanton Elementary School (942 students)
Clanton Middle School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Clanton Middle 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 Middle School
401 students
What this shows Clanton Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clanton Middle School compares
Clanton Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 92.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Clanton Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clanton Middle 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 middle 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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clanton Middle School
How many students attend Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clanton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clanton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clanton Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Middle School?
66.7% of students at Clanton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clanton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clanton Middle School is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Clanton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clanton Middle School?
Clanton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Clanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clanton Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle 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.