Top Rankings
Clay Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,040 students in Clay Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Clay Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
4,040 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Clay Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 398 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
9 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,765 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
128 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
355
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
309
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
284
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
293
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
311
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
320
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
324
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,462 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,417
$13,148
Spending / Student
$11,462
$12,780
Best Clay Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Staunton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6990 N Cr 425 W
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8270
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Township Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1860 E Cr 600 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 986-2177
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Clay City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
681 N Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-3120
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8560
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #66.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2075 E Cr 1200 N
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1362
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
Northview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3150 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #88.
North Clay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 W Sr 340
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 448-1530
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Rank: #99.
Clay City Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Lankford St
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Clay City, IN 47841
(812) 939-2154
Grades: 7-12
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Alabama St
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Brazil, IN 47834
(812) 443-7621
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,040 students.
What is the rank of Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District is ranked #80 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Community Schools School District?
93% of Clay Community Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay Community Schools School District?
Clay Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Clay Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,462 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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