Enrollment
1,377
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000469
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Claychalkville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Claychalkville High School
Claychalkville High School is a large high school in Pinson, Alabama, enrolling 1,377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 622 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,377 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pinson's high schools, it stands alongside Pinson Valley High School (1,025 students): Claychalkville High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 18:1).
Jefferson County also operates Mcadory High School (1,259 students) and Hueytown High School (1,200 students) alongside Claychalkville High 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 Claychalkville High School compares
Claychalkville High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,497
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Claychalkville High School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~1,377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Claychalkville High School a good school?
Claychalkville High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 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.
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