Clayton Elementary School
Tel:
(302)653-8587
- Clayton Elementary School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 60-64% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Clayton Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Clayton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clayton Elementary School is 0.38, 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 | #40 out of 200 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 8% | 30% |
| White | 78% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 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 | Smyrna School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clayton Elementary School is Smyrna High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Providence Creek Academy Charter School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Providence Creek Academy Charter School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clayton Providence Creek Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 700 students
0.2 miles
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-6276 0.2 K-8 700 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1437 students
0.9 miles
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8581 0.9 9-12 1437 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 917 students
1.1 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8584 1.1 6-8 917 - Clayton Clayton Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 492 students
1.2 miles
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-4512 1.2 5-6 492 - Smyrna Smyrna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 581 students
1.6 miles
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8588 1.6 K-4 581
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