Clayton (John M.) Elementary School

252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945

www.jc.irsd.k12.de.us

481 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John M. Clayton Elementary School, located in Frankford, Delaware, is a key component of the Indian River School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission focuses on cultivating foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, preparing students for future success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school emphasizes community involvement and the development of the "whole child." Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular activities, and a focus on fostering a positive school climate, John M. Clayton Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where diverse learners can thrive. The school’s digital presence through the district portal provides parents and the local community with consistent updates on school events, academic resources, and administrative information.

481

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	170
Black	79
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
216 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
170 (35.3 %)
Black
79 (16.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indian River School District
Phone:	(302)732-3808
Website:	http://www.jc.irsd.k12.de.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 98