Very Good
#2259 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Clay Elementary
Elementary School · Clay Joint Elementary · Kingsburg, CA
A Clay Joint Elementary elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12449 South Smith Ave., Kingsburg, CA 93631
- Math 72% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clay Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kingsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,226
Median home value
$379,600
Median rent
$1,117/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Cesar E Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 2–3 | 3.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Washington ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K | 3.8 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Clay Joint Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay Elementary is listed in Clay Joint Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Elementary
Clay Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingsburg, CA, part of Clay Joint Elementary, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,259 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Elementary
What grades does Clay Elementary serve?
Clay Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Clay Elementary?
Clay Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay Elementary rank in CA?
Clay Elementary ranks #2,259 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Clay Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clay Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clay Elementary a charter school?
No, Clay Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clay Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Elementary?
20.0% of students at Clay Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Phone
- (559) 897-4185
- Area population (ZIP 93631)
- 16,656
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93631; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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