Clay Elementary School ranked #568 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #283 in 2015 and #209 in 2011, placing it in the top 50% statewide.
Math proficiency in 2023 was 27%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 630 students with an 80% minority population, including 393 Black and 62 Hispanic students, while eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch increased from 7% in 2003 to 48% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with 634 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of the latest data.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 94% between 2013 and 2023, slightly below the state average of 88% in 2023 and the district average of 90%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clay Elementary School serves the northeast part of its school district in Clay, AL, covering an area of approximately 32 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 10-12 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clay Elementary School's student population of 606 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Clay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#568 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
62%
31%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Elementary School is ranked #568 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Clay Elementary School often compared to?
Clay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
606 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Clay Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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