Clay Elementary

12449 South Smith Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631

246 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clay Elementary, located at 12449 S. Smith Ave. in Kingsburg, California, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community within the Kingsburg Elementary Charter School District. As a key part of the district, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational learning, aiming to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Kingsburg area.

Beyond the core curriculum, Clay Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character development. The school works to integrate traditional educational standards with modern learning practices, supported by an active faculty and staff committed to meeting the diverse needs of their student body. By prioritizing effective communication with parents and community involvement, Clay Elementary strives to create a supportive partnership that ensures every child feels valued, encouraged, and equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

246

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clay Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	79
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
158 (64.2%)
Hispanic
79 (32.1%)
Asian
6 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clay Joint Elementary
Phone:	(559)897-4185
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 28