Clayton Elementary School
Tel:
(302)653-8587
- Clayton Elementary School serves 514 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
- Clayton Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56%.
Top Placements
Clayton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Clayton Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 8% 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 | 514 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Clayton Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Clayton Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #40 out of 205 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 12% | 30% |
| White | 74% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.69 |
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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: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 690 students
0.2 miles
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-6276 0.2 K-8 690 - Smyrna Smyrna High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,496 student
0.9 miles
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8581 0.9 9-12 1,496 - Smyrna Smyrna Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 916 students
1.1 miles
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8584 1.1 6-8 916 - Clayton Clayton Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 466 students
1.2 miles
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302)653-4512 1.2 5-6 466 - Smyrna Smyrna Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 595 students
1.6 miles
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302)653-8588 1.6 K-4 595
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