Clay Elementary School

219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Clay Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Clay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#370 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Clay Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Clay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Elementary School is ranked #370 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
314 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Clay Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of Clay County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2015
My son started kindergarten this year. He was really nervous and I was nervous as well. He has Miss Perdue an she is an amazing teacher. He has learned so much already. She is so patient and he says she makes it fun. There should be more teachers like her.
- Posted by Parent - kerri

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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