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Elementary· 14 schools in district

Clanton Elementary School

1000 Cloverleaf Dr, Clanton, AL 35045Chilton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–03Non-Charter
1,028
Students
Total enrolled
$11,616
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,028 students in grades PK–03 in Clanton, Alabama.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,616 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clanton Elementary School is a very large elementary in Clanton, Alabama, serving grades PK–03 with 1,028 students. The district invests $11,616 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clanton Elementary School

1,028
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
65
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution512 male · 516 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 685 students
Student Composition
64%
15%
14%
Asian1%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black14%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010066000286

Academic Outcomes at Clanton Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35045

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,616Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,616
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,111
Student Support$2,207
Administration$1,394
Operations$1,742
Other$1,162
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,616 spent per student, an estimated $5,146 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
17%
State government
62.2%
Local (property tax)
17.2%
Federal programs
20.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,616/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Jemison Elementary School
↓
Middle
Clanton Intermediate SchoolJemison Intermediate SchoolClanton Middle SchoolJemison Middle School
↓
High School
Chilton County High SchoolJemison High SchoolChilton County Alternative SchoolW A Lecroy Career Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 03
Location—
CountyChilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChilton County →
Phone: (205)280-2730
NCES ID: 010066000286
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Clanton seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chilton County
High
Chilton County High School
783 students · 09–12
● 43 opp69% FRL
Other
Isabella High School
771 students · PK–12
● 37 opp68% FRL
Other
Thorsby High School
771 students · PK–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
Elem
Jemison Elementary School
740 students · PK–03
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
Jemison High School
686 students · 09–12
● 36 opp80% FRL
Mid
Clanton Intermediate School
621 students · 04–06
● 43 opp75% FRL
Other
Verbena High School
592 students · PK–12
82% FRL
Other
Maplesville High School
536 students · PK–12
● 37 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1000 Cloverleaf Dr, Clanton, AL 35045
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.