School overview
At a glance
Reported students
942
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
666
Clanton Elementary School: 942 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Clanton Elementary School
Clanton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Clanton. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Chilton County. NCES reports 942 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 9.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Clanton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1.5 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black16.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Chilton County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jemison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
752 reported students
Thorsby High School
Other · Grades PK–12
895 reported students
Chilton County High School
High · Grades 09–12
833 reported students
Isabella High School
Other · Grades PK–12
789 reported students
Jemison High School
High · Grades 09–12
702 reported students
Clanton Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
630 reported students