Clay City Elem School

Clay City Elem School is a small rural elementary school located in Clay City, Illinois. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 106 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 with eight full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 places it in the 36th percentile among Illinois schools, indicating that there is room for academic growth.

Specifically, only 22% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 14% in Math. Despite these challenges, Clay City Elem School offers a close-knit community where teachers can provide individualized attention to each student. The rural setting contributes to a tight-knit atmosphere, fostering strong relationships between families and educators.

Students benefit from the personal connections made in this supportive environment as they grow academically and socially.

With an enrollment of 106 students, Clay City Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Clay City Elem School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.