Clay City Elementary School

4901 Main St
Clay City, KY 40312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clay City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Clay City Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Clay City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay City Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#1105 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
30%
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23%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
95%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay City Elementary School's ranking?
Clay City Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Clay City Elementary School?
473 students attend Clay City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clay City Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay City Elementary School?
Clay City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clay City Elementary School offer ?
Clay City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay City Elementary School part of?
Clay City Elementary School is part of Powell County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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