Clayton Elementary School

510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938

www.smyrna.k12.de.us/ces

487 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Clayton Elementary School, located at 510 West Main Street in Clayton, Delaware, is a key component of the Smyrna School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience designed to foster both academic growth and social development for students in their foundational years. As part of a district committed to high standards, Clayton Elementary emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to become active, engaged learners within a supportive school culture.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement and community partnership, utilizing its website (ces.smyrna.k12.de.us) to maintain transparent communication with families. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student needs, Clayton Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive environment where children are prepared for future academic success. Whether through its curriculum, extracurricular offerings, or administrative support, the school plays a central role in the development of young learners in the Clayton area.

487

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	301
Hispanic	42
Black	130
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
301 (61.8%)
Black
130 (26.7%)
Hispanic
42 (8.6%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Smyrna School District
Phone:	(302)653-8587
Website:	http://www.smyrna.k12.de.us/ces
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 93

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clayton Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	89
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clayton Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	49.1%
Male	248	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Academy of Dover Charter School

Charter School 443 Students

104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904 (10.0 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th