Clayton School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 6 public schools in Clayton School District, serving 2,784 students.
- Public school in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Clayton School District are Clayton High School, Meramec Elementary School and Glenridge Elementary School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Clayton School District |
| School District Website | http://www.claytonschools.net |
| School District Phone Number | (314)854-6000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,784 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 235 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Clayton School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 99% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 376 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 13% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 112 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 436 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 16% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 1,718 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 62% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 137 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 114 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 164 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 197 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 185 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 196 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 187 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 209 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 220 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 200 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 235 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 232 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 222 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 206 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 217 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $25,361 is higher than the state average of $9,795. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $27,667 is higher than the state average of $9,977. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $53 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $58 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $25,361 | $9,795 |
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| Spending / Student | $27,667 | $9,977 |
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Clayton School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Clayton High School Math: 78% | Reading: 80%
Rank: Top 1%#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)854-6600
Grades: 9-12 | 877 students
- Glenridge Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)854-6200
Grades: K-5 | 401 students
- Meramec Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)854-6300
Grades: K-5 | 371 students
- Ralph M. Captain Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank: Top 5%6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)854-6100
Grades: K-5 | 366 students
- Wydown Middle School Math: 71% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Top 5%6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314)854-6400
Grades: 6-8 | 655 students
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