Clay Elementary School

250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522

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Top 20%

Tel: (717) 721-1100

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Clay Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Clay Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Clay Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

433 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Clay Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#370 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Clay Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Clay Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

15%

White

77%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Clay Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Clay Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clay Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ephrata Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clay Elementary School's ranking?

Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Clay Elementary School often compared to?

Clay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Akron Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Clay Elementary School?

433 students attend Clay Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

77% of Clay Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?

Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?

Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?

Clay Elementary School is part of Ephrata Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education