Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Claymont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claymont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Claymont Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Claymont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claymont Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claymont Elementary School's ranking?
Claymont Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Claymont Elementary School often compared to?
Claymont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highcroft Ridge Elementary School, Hanna Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Claymont Elementary School?
510 students attend Claymont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Claymont Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claymont Elementary School?
Claymont Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Claymont Elementary School offer ?
Claymont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Claymont Elementary School part of?
Claymont Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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