- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forney, TX
Claybon El
Federal NCES profile for Claybon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481956008684
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Claybon El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Claybon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claybon El ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Claybon El held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481956008684 · Forney, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 15.3:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Claybon El held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Claybon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- This school 583
Claybon El
583 students
What this shows Claybon El reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claybon El compares
Claybon El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,032
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Claybon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claybon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claybon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claybon El
How many students attend Claybon El?
Claybon El has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claybon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Claybon El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Claybon El?
29.6% of students at Claybon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claybon El?
The largest demographic group at Claybon El is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claybon El?
Claybon El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Claybon El rank among elementary schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Claybon El ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Forney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Claybon El, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.