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#1347 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 47% in state
Clay EL Sch
Elementary School · Ephrata Area Sd · Ephrata, PA
An Ephrata Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
250 Clay School Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
- Math 58% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clay EL Sch 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated938/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephrata), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,865
Median home value
$263,600
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Point AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Springville Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 1–9 | 3.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| John Beck EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| New Haven Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ephrata Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay EL Sch is listed in Ephrata Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay EL Sch
Clay EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ephrata, PA, part of Ephrata Area Sd, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay EL Sch
What grades does Clay EL Sch serve?
Clay EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Clay EL Sch?
Clay EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay EL Sch 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 Clay EL Sch rank in PA?
Clay EL Sch ranks #1,347 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Clay EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Clay EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clay EL Sch a charter school?
No, Clay EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Clay EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clay EL Sch?
49.2% of students at Clay EL Sch 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (717) 721-1100
- Area population (ZIP 17522)
- 33,601
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17522; 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
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