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Clanton Intermediate School is
a town public school
in Clanton, Alabama that is part of Chilton County School District.
It serves 623 students
in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 24.9:1.
Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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31%
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American, or Asian
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Clanton Intermediate School
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Clanton Intermediate School has received support from
4 individuals from Alabama and
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