Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
93 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Clay Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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