- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ephrata, PA
Clay El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Clay El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420927002568
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, PA.
School address
District: Ephrata Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420927002568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Clay El Sch held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420927002568 · Ephrata, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 13:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata Shs (1,347 students)
Clay El Sch held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Clay El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata Shs
Ephrata Shs
1,347 students
- Ephrata Ms
Ephrata Ms
601 students
- Ephrata Interm
Ephrata Intermediate Sch
568 students
- Highland El Sc 438
Highland El Sch
438 students
- This school 377
Clay El Sch
377 students
- Fulton El Sch 297
Fulton El Sch
297 students
What this shows Clay El Sch reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay El Sch compares
Clay El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Clay El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata Area Sd reports $17,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fulton El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Ephrata
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay El Sch
How many students attend Clay El Sch?
Clay El Sch has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ephrata, PA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay El Sch?
39.5% of students at Clay El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Clay El Sch is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Ephrata, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay El Sch?
Clay El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clay El Sch rank among elementary schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Ephrata, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata Area Sd?
Besides Clay El Sch, Ephrata Area Sd also operates Ephrata Shs (1,347 students), Ephrata Ms (601 students), and Ephrata Intermediate Sch (568 students). See the Ephrata Area Sd district page for the complete list.