Clays Mill Elementary School

2319 Clays Mill Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clays Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in KY
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Clays Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Clays Mill Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Clays Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clays Mill Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#29 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
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63%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clays Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clays Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clays Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
3%
11%
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White
77%
72%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Clays Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clays Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clays Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Clays Mill Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Clays Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Clays Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosa Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Clays Mill Elementary School?
520 students attend Clays Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Clays Mill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clays Mill Elementary School?
Clays Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clays Mill Elementary School offer ?
Clays Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clays Mill Elementary School part of?
Clays Mill Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/1/2015
I believe that this school is the best .all the teachers are amazing expesally Mrs berryman and Mrs Ames. They have outstanding teaching and teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Desai

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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