- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trussville, AL
Claychalkville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Claychalkville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192000472
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claychalkville Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Claychalkville Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claychalkville Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Claychalkville Middle School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010192000472 · Trussville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 17:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Claychalkville Middle School held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Claychalkville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
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
- This school
Claychalkville Middle School
952 students
What this shows Claychalkville Middle School reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claychalkville Middle School compares
Claychalkville Middle 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White 7.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Claychalkville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claychalkville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claychalkville Middle 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
Similar middle schools in Trussville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claychalkville Middle School
How many students attend Claychalkville Middle School?
Claychalkville Middle School has 952 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trussville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,032 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville Middle School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Claychalkville Middle School?
57.6% of students at Claychalkville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claychalkville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Claychalkville Middle School is African American at 78.8% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claychalkville Middle School?
Claychalkville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Claychalkville Middle School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Claychalkville Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Trussville, 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 Trussville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Claychalkville Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.