Claysville School in Guntersville, AL, serves prekindergarten students with an enrollment that declined sharply from 155 in 2017 to 5 in 2021 before rising slightly to 21 in 2022, reflecting significant demographic shifts.
The student–teacher ratio was 21:1 in 2019 and 2020 but dropped to zero in recent years likely due to operational changes, affecting class size data for this Alabama rural school.
Math proficiency ranged from 21% to 39%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of approximately 30% in 2023 and below the district average; reading proficiency ranged from 40% to 59%, also lower than the state average performance.
Claysville School's overall rankings declined from #281 in 2011 to #723 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in school performance relative to other schools in Alabama.
The school qualifies for Title I and has a high percentage of students eligible for free lunch in recent years, with 100% free lunch eligibility reported in 2021 and 2022, showing increased socioeconomic need among the student population.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(21-22)26%
10%
Black
(21-22)n/a
32%
White
(21-22)73%
53%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
100%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
48%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Claysville School?
21 students attend Claysville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Claysville School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Claysville School offer ?
Claysville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claysville School part of?
Claysville School is part of Marshall County School District.
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