Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Clayton 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 42% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 488 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Clayton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clayton Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Clayton Elementary School?
488 students attend Clayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Clayton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clayton Elementary School offer ?
Clayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Clayton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 488 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
