Clay Community Schools School District
School District · Brazil, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,114
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#43 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,663
+$301 vs Indiana median
District size
4,114 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Clay Community Schools ranks #43 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Clay Community Schools's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Van Buren Elementary School (9.2/10), East Side Elementary School (9.1/10), and Clay City JR-SR High School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Clay Community Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Clay Community Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Clay Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Buren Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | East Side Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Clay City JR-SR High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Meridian Street Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Staunton Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | North Clay Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Clay City Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Northview High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Forest Park Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Jackson Township Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Clay Community Schools
Clay Community Schools is a Brazil, Indiana school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,114 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. District-level spending was $12,663 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Clay Community Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Van Buren Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Clay Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 60.4% and ELA proficiency of 55.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Clay Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clay Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Clay Community Schools
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Brazil
- Total Enrollment
- 4,114
- Teachers (FTE)
- 282
- District spending per student
- $12,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Clay Community Schools has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clay Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Clay Community Schools is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Clay Community Schools?
Clay Community Schools's district-level spending was $12,663 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clay Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clay Community Schools is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clay Community Schools?
Van Buren Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Clay Community Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Clay Community Schools?
Across schools in Clay Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clay Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Clay Community Schools has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Clay Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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