Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clay Central-everly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clay Central-everly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Clay Central-everly Elementary School's student population of 63 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clay Central-everly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Central-everly Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Central-everly Elementary School's ranking?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School is ranked #650 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Clay Central-everly Elementary School often compared to?
Clay Central-everly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Fairview Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Clay Central-everly Elementary School?
63 students attend Clay Central-everly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Clay Central-everly Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clay Central-everly Elementary School?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clay Central-everly Elementary School offer ?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clay Central-everly Elementary School part of?
Clay Central-everly Elementary School is part of Clay Central-Everly Comm School District.
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