C+
Average
65/100

Clay Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 13231 S Burley Ave, Chicago, IL 60633
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Illinois
Growth
A
Students gain 1.38 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 77th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

65
Repit Score
out of 100
592
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%77/100Students gain 1.38 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.03 in 2009–19; 91st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.38 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −5 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency12% (−14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Illinois state test (2020–21), 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
Black10%—reading -1 pts61st percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -7 pts, math -4 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income12%3%reading -18 pts, math -21 pts17th 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 13231 S Burley Ave
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60633
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993000661
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60633

Understanding the community around Clay Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,956
Per Capita Income $28,857
Poverty Rate 7.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%
High School or Higher 83.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,300
Median Rent $1,117
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
View full data for ZIP 60633 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clay Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 68.8%
Black 21.8%
White 5.4%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 592
Teachers (FTE) 37.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clay Elem School?
Clay Elem School has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Clay Elem School?
Clay Elem School has 592 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Clay Elem School serve?
Clay Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clay Elem School receive per student?
Clay Elem School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clay Elem School in 60633 ▼
Avg Home Value
$192,612
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,536
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
36.0%

Other Schools in 60633

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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