B+
Above Average
82/100

Clay El Sch

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 250 Clay School Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 72% · Math 67% proficient · 66th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
374
Students
enrolled
13.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%66/100reading 59th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+10 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
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 Pennsylvania 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
White72%67%reading -1 pts, math +6 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income57%52%reading +9 pts, math +18 pts67th 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 250 Clay School Rd
City Ephrata
ZIP Code 17522
District 4209270
NCES School ID 420927002568
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17522

Understanding the community around Clay El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,084
Per Capita Income $35,727
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $248,800
Median Rent $1,095
Owner-Occupied 65.3%
Renter-Occupied 34.7%
View full data for ZIP 17522 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clay El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.0%
Two or More Races 6.2%
Black 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 374
Teachers (FTE) 28.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clay El Sch?
Clay El Sch has a Repit School Score of 82 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 Clay El Sch?
Clay El Sch has 374 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1.
What grades does Clay El Sch serve?
Clay El Sch serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clay El Sch receive per student?
Clay El Sch receives $24,819 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clay El Sch in 17522 ▼
Avg Home Value
$375,998
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,386
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
34.7%

Other Schools in 17522

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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