Clay Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(407)884-2275
- Clay Springs Elementary School serves 705 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Clay Springs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Clay Springs Elementary School's student population of 705 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 705 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clay Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clay Springs Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1229 out of 3650 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 54% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 32% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 36% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Orange School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clay Springs Elementary School is Sheeler High Charter (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Amikids Orlando (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wekiva Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Longwood Wekiva Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 835 students
1.7 miles
1450 E Wekiva Trl
Longwood, FL 32779
(407)746-3150 1.7 PK-5 835 - Apopka Lovell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
2.1 miles
815 Roger Williams Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407)884-2235 2.1 PK-5 729 - Apopka Sheeler High Charter Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 343 students
2.2 miles
871 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407)886-1825 2.2 9-12 343 - Apopka Bear Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1078 students
2.3 miles
3399 Gleaves Ct
Apopka, FL 32703
(407)746-5550 2.3 PK-5 1078 - Apopka Dream Lake Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 839 students
2.5 miles
800 N Wells St
Apopka, FL 32712
(407)884-2227 2.5 PK-5 839
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