CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clay County Schools school district, located in CLAY, WV with about 457 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 34 teachers, CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 PK-4 educational institution located in the heart of Clay, West Virginia. Serving the local community as part of the Clay County School District, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment for its youngest students. Its location on Church Street places it centrally within the town, serving as a primary hub for early childhood education and community engagement in the rural county.
The school is dedicated to fostering both social and academic development through a supportive classroom structure tailored to elementary-aged children. By providing a structured environment during these critical formative years, Clay Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition into middle school. As with many schools in the region, it plays a vital role in the identity of the town, prioritizing accessible education and localized instruction for the families residing in and around the Clay area.
For more information, contact CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 587-4276 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLAY, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLAY, WV with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Clay County Schools
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 34.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CLAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.