CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Clay Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clay Local school district, located in Portsmouth, OH with about 349 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 8 teachers, Clay Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 43:1. 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.

Clay Elementary School is a public school located in Portsmouth, Ohio, serving students in the Clay Local School District. Situated at 44 Clay High St, the school functions as part of a consolidated campus setting, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the local community. The school focuses on core academic instruction, fostering student development through the elementary grade levels before students typically transition to the middle and high school programs within the same district.

As a staple of the Portsmouth area, Clay Elementary plays a central role in the district’s efforts to prepare students for future academic success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often characterized by the close-knit atmosphere typical of smaller school districts. By providing essential programming and community-oriented activities, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and social responsibility among its student body, while maintaining its identity as a key institution for families residing in the Clay Local School District.

For more information, contact Clay Elementary School at (740) 354-6644 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.