Very Good
#585 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 32% in state
Clay City Elementary School
Elementary School · Clay Community Schools · Clay City, IN
A Clay Community Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
681 N Lankford St, Clay City, IN 47841
- Math 57% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay City Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clay City 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low208/100K
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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
$61,307
Median home value
$102,900
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Clay Community Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
| Jackson Township Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Meridian Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 307 | Compare → |
| Staunton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | Not available | 391 | 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.
Clay Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay City Elementary School is listed in Clay Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay City Elementary School
Clay City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clay City, IN, part of Clay Community Schools, serving approximately 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay City Elementary School
What grades does Clay City Elementary School serve?
Clay City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Clay City Elementary School?
Clay City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay City Elementary School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clay City Elementary School rank in IN?
Clay City Elementary School ranks #585 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Clay City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay City Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clay City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clay City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clay City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay City Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Clay City 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (812) 939-3120
- Area population (ZIP 47841)
- 2,546
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47841; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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