Clay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
388 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)39%
16%
Black
(19-20)45%
37%
White
(19-20)10%
39%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
74%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
388 students attend Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Clay Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Clay Elementary School offer ?
Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clay Elementary School part of?
Clay Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.
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