Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clayton (John M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clayton (John M.) Elementary School serves the southeast part of Frankford, DE, covering an attendance zone of approximately 40 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 199 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
32%
20%
Black
12%
31%
White
53%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton (John M.) Elementary School's ranking?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Clayton (John M.) Elementary School often compared to?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lord Baltimore Elementary School, East Millsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Clayton (John M.) Elementary School?
446 students attend Clayton (John M.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clayton (John M.) Elementary School offer ?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton (John M.) Elementary School part of?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is part of Indian River School District.
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