- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pinson, AL
Claychalkville High School
Federal NCES profile for Claychalkville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000469
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claychalkville High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pinson · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Claychalkville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claychalkville High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Claychalkville High School held near 1,388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 010192000469 · Pinson, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 18.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcadory High School (1,259 students)
Claychalkville High School held near 1,388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Claychalkville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- Pinson Valley
Pinson Valley High School
1,025 students
What this shows Claychalkville High School reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claychalkville High School compares
Claychalkville High 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
260
in-school suspensions + 362 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
White 7.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Claychalkville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claychalkville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcadory High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinson Valley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claychalkville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Pinson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claychalkville High School
How many students attend Claychalkville High School?
Claychalkville High School has 1,377 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pinson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,361 (2022-23) → 1,388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville High School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claychalkville High School?
49.7% of students at Claychalkville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claychalkville High School?
The largest demographic group at Claychalkville High School is African American at 81.8% of enrollment, in Pinson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claychalkville High School?
Claychalkville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Claychalkville High School rank among public schools in Pinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Claychalkville High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pinson, 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 Pinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Claychalkville High School, Jefferson County also operates Mcadory High School (1,259 students), Hueytown High School (1,200 students), and Shades Valley High School (1,094 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.