Clanton Elementary School ranked #333 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #221 in 2021, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking among New Jersey high schools.
Math proficiency was 42% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged between 50% and 54%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of the student body, with enrollment growing from 739 students in 2013 to 1,013 students in 2023, reflecting demographic expansion.
The school served grades Pre–K through 3 with 1,013 students and 66 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, among the lowest in the state.
Clanton Elementary School was Title I eligible, with 62% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, a notable increase compared to past years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 942 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clanton area encompasses a 15.6-mile average distance, with most students residing within a 20-30 minute drive, reaching up to 25.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Clanton Elementary School's student population of 942 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
942 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clanton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clanton Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chilton County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clanton Elementary School's ranking?
Clanton Elementary School is ranked #333 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Clanton Elementary School often compared to?
Clanton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isabella High School, Jemison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Clanton Elementary School?
942 students attend Clanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Clanton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clanton Elementary School?
Clanton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clanton Elementary School offer ?
Clanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clanton Elementary School part of?
Clanton Elementary School is part of Chilton County School District.
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