Top Rankings
Clay Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,014 students in Clay Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Clay Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
4,014 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
65,168 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Clay Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 392 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
3,765 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
94%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
326
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
310
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
282
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
295
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
295
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
312
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
319
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
317
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
312
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
286
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,536 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,491
$13,179
Spending / Student
$11,536
$12,810
Best Clay Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Township Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1860 E Cr 600 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6990 N Cr 425 W
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Clay City Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
681 N Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Grades: K-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Northview High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #55.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
North Clay Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #77.
Meridian Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2075 E Cr 1200 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Alabama St
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,014 students.
What is the rank of Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District is ranked #92 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Community Schools School District?
94% of Clay Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Clay Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,536 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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