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#965 of 1,280 schools in IA

Clay Central-everly Elementary

Elementary School · Clay Central-everly Comm School District · Royal, IA

A Clay Central-everly Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 110 401 Church St, Royal, IA 51357

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
District spending per student$27,542
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Clay Central-everly Elementary score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clay Central-everly 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low79/100K

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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

$72,344

Median home value

$121,300

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51357; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clay Central-everly Comm School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clay Central-everly Elementary is listed in Clay Central-Everly Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clay Central-everly Elementary

Clay Central-everly Elementary is a public elementary school in Royal, IA, part of Clay Central-everly Comm School District, serving approximately 63 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #965 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clay Central-everly Elementary

What grades does Clay Central-everly Elementary serve?

Clay Central-everly Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Clay Central-everly Elementary?

Clay Central-everly Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Central-everly Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clay Central-everly Elementary is 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 Central-everly Elementary rank in IA?

Clay Central-everly Elementary ranks #965 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Clay Central-everly Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clay Central-everly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Central-everly Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Central-everly Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Clay Central-everly Elementary a charter school?

No, Clay Central-everly Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clay Central-everly Elementary a Title I school?

No, Clay Central-everly Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay Central-everly Elementary?

61.9% of students at Clay Central-everly 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
63
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 51357)
841
Area median age
34.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 51357; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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