Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Claybon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: L E Claybon Elementary serves the western part of Forney, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claybon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Claybon Elementary School's student population of 583 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Claybon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claybon Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1393 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claybon Elementary School's ranking?
Claybon Elementary School is ranked #1393 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Claybon Elementary School often compared to?
Claybon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henderson Elementary School, Lewis Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Claybon Elementary School?
583 students attend Claybon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Claybon Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Claybon Elementary School?
Claybon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Claybon Elementary School offer ?
Claybon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Claybon Elementary School part of?
Claybon Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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