Clayton Elementary School

Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe

402 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Clayton Elementary School, located at 4600 South Fox Street in Englewood, Colorado, serves as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education within the Englewood Schools district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusivity. By providing a foundational curriculum tailored to the needs of young learners, Clayton strives to prepare its students for long-term success while maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and engaged.

The school benefits from its location within the Englewood community, often acting as a center for neighborhood families and local involvement. With a commitment to equity and accessibility, Clayton Elementary focuses on small-group instruction and collaborative teaching strategies to address the diverse learning styles of its student body. By integrating modern educational practices with a caring staff, the school works to ensure that every child—from preschool through the elementary grades—has the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally.

402

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	200
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
200 (49.8%)
White
155 (38.6%)
Two or More
22 (5.5%)
Black
16 (4.0%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	Englewood School District No. 1 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)781-7831
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 70

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 46