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#751 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 36% in state

Clayton Elementary

Elementary School · Neenah Joint School District · Neenah, WI

A Neenah Joint School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2916 W Fairview Rd, Neenah, WI 54956

  • Math 85% vs WI 54% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency85.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.4% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+31.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$11,849

Students at Clayton Elementary score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency85%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
54%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
85%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Clayton 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neenah), 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

$81,386

Median home value

$238,200

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

69.3%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54956; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5K–43.0 mi303Compare →
Fox Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–83.4 mi123Compare →
Taft ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–43.7 mi185Compare →
New Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private1–123.8 mi142Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Neenah Joint School District

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$11,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clayton Elementary is listed in Neenah Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clayton Elementary

Clayton Elementary is a public elementary school in Neenah, WI, part of Neenah Joint School District, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clayton Elementary

What grades does Clayton Elementary serve?

Clayton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Clayton Elementary?

Clayton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clayton Elementary rank in WI?

Clayton Elementary ranks #751 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Clayton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clayton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clayton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clayton Elementary a charter school?

No, Clayton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clayton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Clayton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton Elementary?

18.9% of students at Clayton 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Winnebago County
Area population (ZIP 54956)
46,658
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
38.3
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54956; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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