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Clanton Elementary School

1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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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: 1,013 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Clanton Elementary School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
Total Students
1,013 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

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 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#333 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
42%
30%
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
14%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
1,013 students attend Clanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clanton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clanton Elementary School?
Clanton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 1,013 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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