Enrollment
326
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clay Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clay Elementary School
Clay Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Portsmouth, Ohio, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 534 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #499, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 988 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Portsmouth's public schools, it stands alongside Portsmouth Elementary (791 students): Clay Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Clay Local also operates Clay High School (145 students) and Clay Middle School (134 students) alongside Clay Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clay Elementary School compares
Clay Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Local, which includes Clay Elementary School.
$12,697
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 5.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clay Elementary School a good school?
Clay Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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