Clanton Elementary School

Chilton County
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
1,028 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Clanton Elementary School, located at 1000 Cloverleaf Drive in Clanton, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Chilton County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for young learners, emphasizing essential literacy, numeracy, and social development skills necessary for their transition into higher grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Chilton County Board of Education, which prioritizes student achievement, character development, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide policies, ensuring that parents remain engaged partners in their children’s educational journey within the Clanton community.
1,028
Total Students
65.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    654 (63.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    151 (14.7 %)
  • Black
    148 (14.4 %)
  • Two or More
    64 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chilton County
Phone: (205)280-2730
Website: http://chilton.k12.al.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 1,028
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 496
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 142
Kindergarten 213
Grade 1 217
Grade 2 222
Grade 3 234
Gender Ratio