Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clayton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Clayton Elementary serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Clayton Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Campus Size
14 acres
School Motto
Respectful, Responsible, Motivated, Kind, Honest
School Rankings
Clayton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#125 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, Blue (but mostly red)
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton Elementary School's ranking?
Clayton Elementary School is ranked #125 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Clayton Elementary School often compared to?
Clayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Clayton Elementary School?
637 students attend Clayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Clayton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clayton Elementary School offer ?
Clayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clayton Elementary School part of?
Clayton Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Clayton Elementary School located?
Clayton Elementary School is located in the The Hielscher neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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