Enrollment
525
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Clements High School
Federal NCES profile for Clements High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000799
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clements High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clements High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clements High School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clements High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clements High School
Clements High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Athens, Alabama, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 525 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 463 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Limestone County spends $8,021 per pupil, 36% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 175 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 525 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Athens's public schools, it stands alongside Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students): Clements High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students) and East Limestone High School (1,216 students) alongside Clements 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 Clements High School compares
Clements 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$8,021
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 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 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Clements High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Limestone County, which includes Clements High School.
$8,021
Per student
-36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 61.6%
Federal 11.1%
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 Clements High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clements High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Athens Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clements High School
How many students attend Clements High School?
Clements High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clements High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clements High School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clements High School?
61.2% of students at Clements High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clements High School?
The largest demographic group at Clements High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Athens, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clements High School?
Clements High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Clements High School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Clements High School ranks #7 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Clements High School a good school?
Clements High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Limestone County?
Besides Clements High School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.
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