CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in CLAYTON, ID.
CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a small, rural educational institution located in the remote mountain community of Clayton, Idaho. Situated in Custer County, the school serves the local population of the Salmon River valley. Due to the geographic isolation of the region, the school functions as a vital anchor for the surrounding community, providing foundational K-8 education to a small number of students who might otherwise face significant travel times to reach larger school districts.
The school is characterized by its close-knit environment, typical of Idaho’s frontier-adjacent rural schools. With limited enrollment, it emphasizes personalized instruction and multi-grade classrooms, allowing teachers to foster deep connections with students. While it operates with fewer resources than suburban counterparts, Clayton Elementary plays an essential role in preserving the town's identity and ensuring that families living in this rugged, mountainous area have access to local public education.
For more information, contact CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 838-2244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLAYTON, ID 83227
(208) 838-2244
CLAYTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CLAYTON, ID. See other public other schools in Idaho
School Details
- School status:
- Inactive
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CHALLIS JOINT DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- Not Reported
- Teachers:
- 0
- NSLP Status:1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- 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.
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