Clay Center Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was equal to the Nebraska state average of 90%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥90%
90%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
97%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clay Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 90% NE state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NE state average).
How many students attend Clay Center Elementary School?
94 students attend Clay Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clay Center Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Center Elementary School?
Clay Center Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clay Center Elementary School offer ?
Clay Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clay Center Elementary School part of?
Clay Center Elementary School is part of Clay Center School District.
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