Clay Elementary School

194 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Clay Elementary School, located at 210 College St in Clay, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Webster County. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their formative years. The school generally focuses on building a strong educational base by emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting a supportive environment that encourages character growth and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, Clay Elementary acts as a vital hub for the town of Clay. The school often prioritizes a close-knit culture where teachers, parents, and administrators work together to meet the specific needs of their student population. By providing a safe and engaging learning atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, reflecting the values and educational standards set forth by the Webster County School District.

194

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
180 (92.8 %)
Two or More
7 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.6 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Webster County
Phone:	(270)664-2227
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	194
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 30