Very Good
#237 of 863 schools in MS
Top 27% in state
Clara Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne Co School Dist · Clara, MS
A Wayne Co School Dist elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 90, Clara, MS 39324
- Math 63% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MS 47% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clara Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 42 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clara 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,005/100K
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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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39324; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Four Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 390 | Compare → |
| Buckatunna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
| Wayne Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 452 | Compare → |
| Waynesboro Riverview Ele SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 458 | 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.
Wayne Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clara Elementary School is listed in WAYNE CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clara Elementary School
Clara Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clara, MS, part of Wayne Co School Dist, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clara Elementary School
What grades does Clara Elementary School serve?
Clara Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Clara Elementary School?
Clara Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clara Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clara Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clara Elementary School rank in MS?
Clara Elementary School ranks #237 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Clara Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clara Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Clara Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clara Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clara Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clara Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clara Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clara Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clara Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Clara 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (601) 735-2065
- Area population (ZIP 39324)
- 0
Official sources & links
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39324; 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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