Clay Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Clay Elementary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clay Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
42%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
304 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Clay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Clay Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Filipino American History Month
October 01, 2023 (Sunday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2024 (Friday)
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