C
Below Average
55/100

Clay Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 44 Clay High St, Portsmouth, OH 45662
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 57th percentile in Ohio
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
316
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%57/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 22nd percentile in Ohio (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (−0 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency77% (+18 pts vs. state avg 59%)
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 Ohio 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
White62%82%reading -13 pts, math +4 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income52%72%reading -4 pts, math +13 pts55th 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 44 Clay High St
City Portsmouth
ZIP Code 45662
District 3910026
NCES School ID 391002603645
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 45662

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,980
Per Capita Income $23,040
Poverty Rate 25.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $94,200
Median Rent $707
Owner-Occupied 52.5%
Renter-Occupied 47.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clay Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 316
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clay Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 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 Elementary School?
Clay Elementary School has 316 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Clay Elementary School serve?
Clay Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clay Elementary School receive per student?
Clay Elementary School receives $14,575 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clay Elementary School in 45662 ▼
Avg Home Value
$105,631
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+13.1%
% Renters
47.5%

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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