Clay City Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clay City Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clay City Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
149 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clay City Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clay City Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1867 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
n/a
27%

Black
n/a
17%

White
99%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay City Elementary School's ranking?
Clay City Elementary School is ranked #1867 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Clay City Elementary School?
149 students attend Clay City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Clay City Elementary School students are White, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay City Elementary School offer ?
Clay City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clay City Elementary School part of?
Clay City Elementary School is part of Clay City CUSD 10 School District.
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