Uw Clemon Elementary School

2021 Uw Clemon Parkway
Adamsville, AL 35005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Uw Clemon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Uw Clemon Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Uw Clemon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Uw Clemon Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1071 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Uw Clemon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Uw Clemon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Uw Clemon Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Uw Clemon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Uw Clemon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Uw Clemon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uw Clemon Elementary School's ranking?
Uw Clemon Elementary School is ranked #1071 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Uw Clemon Elementary School?
588 students attend Uw Clemon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Uw Clemon Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uw Clemon Elementary School?
Uw Clemon Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Uw Clemon Elementary School offer ?
Uw Clemon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Uw Clemon Elementary School part of?
Uw Clemon Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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