Claypit Hill School

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498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Claypit Hill School, located in Wayland, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Wayland Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social-emotional development of its pupils. The school is known for its strong community involvement and a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative learning, and the cultivation of lifelong intellectual curiosity.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on both traditional core subjects and enrichment opportunities, Claypit Hill integrates modern instructional practices with a tradition of excellence. By maintaining close partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Wayland community, the school strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school but also to become thoughtful, responsible citizens within their community.

498

Total Students

43.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Claypit Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	26
Black	19
Asian	43
Two or More	46

White
364 (73.1 %)
Two or More
46 (9.2 %)
Asian
43 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.2 %)
Black
19 (3.8 %)

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:	Wayland
Phone:	(508)358-3851
Website:	http://wch.wayland.k12.ma.us/home
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 73

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 109