Serving 612 students in grades Kindergarten-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 19:1 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 612 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
612 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
81%
32%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
612 students attend Uw Clemon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Uw Clemon Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% 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 19:1, 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 Kindergarten-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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