Clayton Elementary

www.claytonsd.k12.wi.us

137 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clayton Elementary, located in the small village of Clayton, Wisconsin, serves as a vital educational anchor for its rural community. As part of the Clayton School District, the elementary school is committed to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that help build character, teamwork, and local pride.

Reflecting its small-town setting, Clayton Elementary prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the broader community. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for future academic success by blending traditional instruction with modern educational tools. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a welcoming atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and capable of achieving their full potential within a safe and nurturing environment.

137

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
130 (94.9 %)
Two or More
3 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton School District
Phone:	(715)948-2163
Website:	http://www.claytonsd.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	59
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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 18