Below Average
#525 of 635 schools in WV
Clay Elementary School
Elementary School · Clay County Schools · Clay, WV
A Clay County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 600, Clay, WV 25043
- Math 34% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clay Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Clay 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
50.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Big Otter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| H E White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Lizemore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 88 | 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.
Clay County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clay Elementary School is listed in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clay Elementary School
Clay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clay, WV, part of Clay County Schools, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Elementary School
What grades does Clay Elementary School serve?
Clay Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay 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 Clay Elementary School rank in WV?
Clay Elementary School ranks #525 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Clay Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clay Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clay Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clay Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clay Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clay Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (304) 587-4276
- Area population (ZIP 25043)
- 1,446
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 25043; 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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