West Clayton Elementary School

5580 Riverdale Rd
College Park, GA 30349

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Clayton Elementary School, located in College Park, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Clayton County Public Schools district. Situated on Riverdale Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering an environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. As part of a diverse suburban community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for middle school transitions by emphasizing core curriculum standards and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The school operates with a commitment to community engagement and student support, often utilizing local resources to enhance the educational experience of its diverse student body. By prioritizing a structured learning environment, West Clayton Elementary aims to equip its learners with the necessary tools to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape. Parents and guardians are typically encouraged to participate in school initiatives, reflecting the institution's belief that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student achievement.

464

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Clayton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	36
Black	408
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	5

Black
408 (87.9%)
Hispanic
36 (7.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
White
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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)994-4005
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	464
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 72