- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Englewood, CO
Clayton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080378000489
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080378000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clayton Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080378000489 · Englewood, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Englewood High School (515 students)
Clayton Elementary School held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Clayton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
515 students
- This school
Clayton Elementary School
402 students
- Charles Hay Wo
Charles Hay World School
271 students
- Englewood Earl
Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Madd
258 students
- Cherrelyn Elem
Cherrelyn Elementary School
224 students
- Colorado's Fin
Colorado's Finest High School of Choice
216 students
What this shows Clayton Elementary School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Elementary School compares
Clayton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 35% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in Colorado - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.8%
White 38.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Clayton Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Englewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Hay World School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Madd | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Cherrelyn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado's Finest High School of Choice | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Englewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Clayton Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Clayton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.8% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clayton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Englewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Clayton Elementary School, Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Englewood High School (515 students), Charles Hay World School (271 students), and Englewood Early Childhood Education Center at Madd (258 students). See the Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.