- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portsmouth, OH
Clay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002603645
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Portsmouth, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Clay Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 391002603645 · Portsmouth, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 21.7:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay High School (145 students)
Clay Elementary School shrank from 337 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Clay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clay Elementary School
326 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
145 students
- Clay Middle Sc
Clay Middle School
134 students
What this shows Clay Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Elementary School compares
Clay Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,319
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Clay Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Clay Local reports $14,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Middle School | Smaller | Higher 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
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Portsmouth
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Elementary School
How many students attend Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portsmouth, OH. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Clay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clay Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Portsmouth, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portsmouth on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay Local?
Besides Clay Elementary School, Clay Local also operates Clay High School (145 students) and Clay Middle School (134 students). See the Clay Local district page for the complete list.