Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clay City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clay City Elementary School's student population of 106 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Clay City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay City Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2441 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
95%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay City Elementary School's ranking?
Clay City Elementary School is ranked #2441 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Clay City Elementary School?
106 students attend Clay City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clay City Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay City Elementary School?
Clay City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clay City Elementary School offer ?
Clay City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Clay City Elementary School part of?
Clay City Elementary School is part of Clay City CUSD 10 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of Pre-K
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
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