EAST CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Clayton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Ellenwood, GA with about 590 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, East Clayton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

East Clayton Elementary School, located on Forest Parkway in Ellenwood, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while encouraging a sense of community and school pride among its pupils and faculty.

Beyond its core curriculum, East Clayton Elementary strives to create a holistic educational experience by incorporating extracurricular activities and maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Ellenwood community. The school emphasizes a culture of safety and inclusion, working to meet the unique needs of every student through targeted instruction and resources. As part of the larger Clayton County school system, East Clayton Elementary remains dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and become productive, contributing members of society.

For more information, contact East Clayton Elementary School at (404) 362-3885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.