Clayton Elementary

Summary:

Clayton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Clayton School District in Wisconsin. The school has 137 students and is located in the town of Clayton, WI. The Clayton School District is ranked 290 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Clayton Elementary has seen fluctuating performance over the past 10 years, ranging from a 3-star ranking to a 1-star ranking among Wisconsin elementary schools. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 412 out of 1,061 and received a 3-star rating. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state average, they lag behind some nearby schools like Amery Intermediate and Turtle Lake Elementary. Additionally, Clayton Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.7% in 2018-2019 to 13.0% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools.

The school's performance on subgroup rankings is also mixed, with male students performing better than female students in recent years. Additionally, the school's performance for white students and special education students is in the lower range compared to other schools in the state. These disparities suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing equity and inclusion within its student population. Overall, while Clayton Elementary has some strengths, it faces significant challenges that will require a concerted effort to address and improve the educational quality and outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 236 Polk Ave W
       Clayton, WI  54004


(715) 948-2163

District: Clayton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,495 Help


Students who attend Clayton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clayton Middle
High:    Clayton High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clayton Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clayton Elementary is $17,495.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clayton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton Elementary 412th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Clayton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Clayton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton School District 290th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clayton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.03 7th 633 98.9%
2005 85.69 24th 632 96.2%
2008 44.14 730th 1021 28.5%
2009 60.44 470th 1030 54.4%
2010 57.83 525th 1045 49.8%
2011 66.56 333rd 1046 68.2%
2012 51.66 648th 1045 38.0%
2013 52.49 571st 1053 45.8%
2014 61.43 418th 1061 60.6%
2015 56.03 549th 1076 49.0%
2016 42.22 698th 1075 35.1%
2017 38.39 739th 1071 31.0%
2018 26.21 834th 1025 18.6%
2019 22.72 855th 1037 17.6%
2021 45.93 638th 1050 39.2%
2022 49.59 600th 1067 43.8%
2023 38.95 721st 1067 32.4%
2024 64.50 412th 1061 61.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.14 610th 721 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.91 764th 854 10.5%
2019 37.38 605th 874 30.8%
2021 82.35 56th 847 93.4%
2022 45.20 494th 859 42.5%
2024 57.53 347th 866 59.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 856th 997 14.1%
2019 26.55 811th 1002 19.1%
2021 28.50 783rd 1004 22.0%
2022 43.49 635th 1017 37.6%
2023 19.96 848th 1010 16.0%
2024 38.14 720th 1011 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.19 771st 997 22.7%
2019 26.30 812th 1002 19.0%
2021 55.64 486th 1003 51.5%
2022 67.77 295th 1017 71.0%
2023 36.44 703rd 1011 30.5%
2024 77.65 181st 1012 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Clayton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 541st 686 21.1%
2019 9.16 683rd 718 4.9%
2022 31.40 529th 704 24.9%
2023 28.87 566th 715 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Clayton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 228 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 228
1990 249 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 263 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 255 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 280 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1994 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 191 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 191 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 177 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 180
1998 201 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1999 197 4 1 0 6 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 205 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 214 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 199 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 199 2 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 174 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 198 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
2006 217 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 224
2007 212 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 200 3 1 0 5 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 198 5 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 207
2010 200 3 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 208
2011 204 4 1 0 4 0 0 0 213
2012 196 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 207
2013 201 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 209
2014 210 1 0 0 5 0 0 0 216
2015 201 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 206
2016 182 1 0 2 3 0 3 0 191
2017 166 0 0 5 2 0 3 0 176
2018 150 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 154
2019 142 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 148
2020 128 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 136
2021 113 2 0 2 2 0 5 0 124
2022 122 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 127
2023 130 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 137
2024 127 2 0 3 1 0 3 0 136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clayton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 228 13.2 17.2 23.2
1990 251 11.1 22.6 27.9
1991 264 12.0 22.0 24.2
1992 257 13.0 19.7 34.6
1993 281 17.0 16.5 31.7
1994 244 14.8 16.5 31.1
1995 193 7.9 24.4 26.4
1996 193 7.9 24.4 26.4
1997 180 10.0 18.0 33.3
1998 204 12.9 15.8 28.4
1999 208 13.0 16.0 36.5
2000 208 13.0 16.0 39.4
2001 217 14.0 15.5 34.6
2002 205 16.9 12.1 44.4
2003 205 16.9 12.1 44.4
2004 177 14.7 12.0 39.5
2005 202 17.5 11.5 n/a
2006 224 16.6 13.5 n/a
2007 216 16.4 13.2 40.3
2008 209 16.9 12.4 40.2
2009 207 16.5 12.5 41.5
2010 208 17.0 12.1 49
2011 213 17.0 12.5 52.6
2012 207 17.2 12.0 51.7
2013 209 17.3 12.0 53.1
2014 216 16.3 13.1 50.5
2015 206 n/a n/a 56.8
2016 191 16.0 11.9 55
2017 176 16.1 10.9 52.8
2018 154 15.1 10.1 47.4
2019 148 14.2 10.4 58.8
2020 136 12.9 10.5 57.4
2021 124 12.9 9.5 55.6
2022 127 11.9 10.6 n/a
2023 137 12.7 10.7 46.7
2024 136 14.7 9.2 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clayton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 228 13.2 17.2 23.2
1990 251 11.1 22.6 27.9
1991 264 12.0 22.0 24.2
1992 257 13.0 19.7 34.6
1993 281 17.0 16.5 31.7
1994 244 14.8 16.5 31.1
1995 193 7.9 24.4 26.4
1996 193 7.9 24.4 26.4
1997 180 10.0 18.0 33.3
1998 204 12.9 15.8 28.4
1999 208 13.0 16.0 36.5
2000 208 13.0 16.0 39.4
2001 217 14.0 15.5 34.6
2002 205 16.9 12.1 44.4
2003 205 16.9 12.1 44.4
2004 177 14.7 12.0 39.5
2005 202 17.5 11.5 n/a
2006 224 16.6 13.5 n/a
2007 216 16.4 13.2 40.3
2008 209 16.9 12.4 40.2
2009 207 16.5 12.5 41.5
2010 208 17.0 12.1 49
2011 213 17.0 12.5 52.6
2012 207 17.2 12.0 51.7
2013 209 17.3 12.0 53.1
2014 216 16.3 13.1 50.5
2015 206 n/a n/a 56.8
2016 191 16.0 11.9 55
2017 176 16.1 10.9 52.8
2018 154 15.1 10.1 47.4
2019 148 14.2 10.4 58.8
2020 136 12.9 10.5 57.4
2021 124 12.9 9.5 55.6
2022 127 11.9 10.6 n/a
2023 137 12.7 10.7 46.7
2024 136 14.7 9.2 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clayton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (6.4%) $14,659 (93.6%) $15,655
2020 $726 (4.4%) $15,929 (95.6%) $16,656
2021 $1,458 (8.3%) $16,037 (91.7%) $17,495

Data source: Wisconsin Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clayton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 855th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 721st of 1067 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Elementary)23.123.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)23.123.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton Elementary)23.138.1
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)23.138.1
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Elementary)14.366.7
 52.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)14.366.7
 52.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Elementary)32.125
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)32.125
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Clayton Elementary)42.958.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Clayton School District)42.958.3
 15.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Clayton Elementary)39.366.7
 27.4%
   4th Grade Science (Clayton School District)39.366.7
 27.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton Elementary)23.118.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton School District)23.118.8
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton Elementary)42.331.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton School District)42.331.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148137
 7.4%
African American22
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White142130
 8.5%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.8%46.7%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Elementary

Students who attend Clayton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clayton Middle
High : Clayton High

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Clayton Elementary.

Students at Clayton Elementary are 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Clayton Elementary ranks 412th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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