Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay 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 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Clay Elementary School's student population of 626 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
54%
32%
White
31%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Clay Elementary School often compared to?
Clay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
626 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Clay Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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