Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clay Central-everly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay Central-Everly Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Royal, IA, covering approximately 216.2 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.3 miles, extending outwards to a maximum of 18.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay Central-everly Elementary School's student population of 53 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay Central-everly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Central-everly Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maverick Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Central-everly Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clay Central-everly Elementary School often compared to?
Clay Central-everly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Fairview Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clay Central-everly Elementary School?
53 students attend Clay Central-everly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Clay Central-everly Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Central-everly Elementary School?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Central-everly Elementary School offer ?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Central-everly Elementary School part of?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School is part of Clay Central-Everly Comm School District.
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