B
Good
77/100

Clayton Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 510 West Main Street, Clayton, DE 19938
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 57% proficient · 58th percentile in Delaware
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
488
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%58/100reading 54th percentile, math 63rd percentile among Delaware elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+18 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%62%reading -10 pts, math -2 pts38th percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +7 pts, math +14 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading -4 pts, math +10 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 510 West Main Street
City Clayton
ZIP Code 19938
District 1001620
NCES School ID 100162000302
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19938

Understanding the community around Clayton Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $89,345
Per Capita Income $33,344
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $301,700
Median Rent $1,615
Owner-Occupied 85.2%
Renter-Occupied 14.8%
View full data for ZIP 19938 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clayton Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.9%
Black 22.5%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School has 488 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Clayton Elementary School serve?
Clayton Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clayton Elementary School receive per student?
Clayton Elementary School receives $15,860 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clayton Elementary School in 19938 ▼
Avg Home Value
$430,056
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,665
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
14.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026