Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lily B Clayton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lily B Clayton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lily B Clayton Elementary School's student population of 477 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lily B Clayton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lily B Clayton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lily B Clayton Elementary School's ranking?
Lily B Clayton Elementary School is ranked #1682 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lily B Clayton Elementary School often compared to?
Lily B Clayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanglewood Elementary School, Overton Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lily B Clayton Elementary School?
477 students attend Lily B Clayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Lily B Clayton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lily B Clayton Elementary School?
Lily B Clayton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lily B Clayton Elementary School offer ?
Lily B Clayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lily B Clayton Elementary School part of?
Lily B Clayton Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Lily B Clayton Elementary School located?
Lily B Clayton Elementary School is located in the Mistletoe Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
School Reviews
5 3/1/2010
We love this school. The parents are very involved and the PTA web site is great. There are lots of extra activities for students and the teachers are great!
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