- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay, KY
Clay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210582001369
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 194
- students enrolled
Clay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Clay Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210582001369 · Clay, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 17.6:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster County High School (660 students)
Clay Elementary School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Clay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster County
Webster County High School
660 students
- Sebree Element
Sebree Elementary School
408 students
- Webster County
Webster County Middle School
319 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary School
299 students
- Dixon Elementa
Dixon Elementary School
285 students
- This school 194
Clay Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Clay Elementary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Elementary School compares
Clay Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Clay Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster County reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebree Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Elementary School
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay, KY. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Clay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Clay, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Webster County?
Besides Clay Elementary School, Webster County also operates Webster County High School (660 students), Sebree Elementary School (408 students), and Webster County Middle School (319 students). See the Webster County district page for the complete list.