Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Claymont Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claymont Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Claymont Primary School's student population of 215 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Claymont Primary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)80-84%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
2%
17%
White
94%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Claymont Primary School often compared to?
Claymont Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claymont Elementary School, Midvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Claymont Primary School?
215 students attend Claymont Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Claymont Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claymont Primary School?
Claymont Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Claymont Primary School offer ?
Claymont Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Claymont Primary School part of?
Claymont Primary School is part of Claymont City School District.
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