Claymont Elementary School
- Claymont Elementary School serves 827 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Claymont Elementary School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 827 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Claymont Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Claymont Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #47 out of 200 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 17% |
| Black | 36% | 30% |
| White | 44% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandywine School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Claymont Elementary School is Chichester Senior High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Reach Academy For Girls (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Reach Academy For Girls (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Castle Reach Academy For Girls Charter School
Grades: K-8
0.3 miles
170 Lukens Drive
New Castle, DE 19720
(302)654-3720 0.3 K-8 n/a - Claymont Maple Lane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 436 students
0.8 miles
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302)792-3906 0.8 K-6 436 - Wilmington Talley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 754 students
1.4 miles
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302)475-3976 1.4 6-8 754 - Wilmington Forwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 369 students
2.1 miles
1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302)475-3956 2.1 K-5 369 - Wilmington Lancashire Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 512 students
2.1 miles
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302)475-3990 2.1 K-5 512
School Reviews
| 4 I am a sustitute teacher and Claymont is.one of my top choices. - Posted by Teacher - Faulkner |
| 2 Teachers are extremely biased. They will automatically blame boys for something. They also ignore the constant swearing and violence in the hallways. They grab kids by shirts and even swear. One employee said "2 divided by 1 in one half." This is what they're teaching us?! Overall, not a great school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - matts |
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