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Clay Hill Elementary School

Elementary School · Clay · Jacksonville, FL

An elementary school in Jacksonville, FL where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6345 COUNTY ROAD 218, Jacksonville, FL 32234

  • Math 47% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.8% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Clay Hill Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clay Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$81,063

Median home value

$227,400

Median rent

$921/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in CLAY

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fleming Island Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–6Not available659Compare →
Orange Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–6Not available480Compare →
Robert M. Paterson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–6Not available693Compare →
Shadowlawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–6Not available716Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clay

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#34 of 47
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clay Hill Elementary School is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clay Hill Elementary School

Clay Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,071 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clay Hill Elementary School

What grades does Clay Hill Elementary School serve?

Clay Hill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Clay Hill Elementary School?

Clay Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clay Hill Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clay Hill Elementary School rank in FL?

Clay Hill Elementary School ranks #2,071 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Clay Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clay Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Hill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Hill Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clay Hill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Clay Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clay Hill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Clay Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Hill Elementary School?

67.1% of students at Clay Hill Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
Area population (ZIP 32234)
9,023
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
35.4
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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32234; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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