Enrollment
590
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Adamsville, AL
Uw Clemon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Uw Clemon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000699
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uw Clemon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Adamsville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Uw Clemon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uw Clemon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000699 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Uw Clemon Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Uw Clemon Elementary School
Uw Clemon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Adamsville, Alabama, enrolling 590 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 24% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 590 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Adamsville's public schools, it stands alongside Adamsville Elementary School (288 students): Uw Clemon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 16:1).
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Uw Clemon Elementary 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 Uw Clemon Elementary School compares
Uw Clemon Elementary 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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.
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
White 5.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Uw Clemon Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Uw Clemon Elementary 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 Uw Clemon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uw Clemon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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 other schools in Adamsville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~590 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Uw Clemon Elementary School
How many students attend Uw Clemon Elementary School?
Uw Clemon Elementary School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Adamsville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uw Clemon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uw Clemon Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uw Clemon Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Uw Clemon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uw Clemon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Uw Clemon Elementary School is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Adamsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uw Clemon Elementary School?
Uw Clemon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Uw Clemon Elementary School rank among public schools in Adamsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Uw Clemon Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Adamsville, 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 Adamsville on the city page.
Is Uw Clemon Elementary School a good school?
Uw Clemon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. 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 Uw Clemon Elementary 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.
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