Clays Mill Elementary School

527 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clays Mill Elementary School, located on Clays Mill Road in Lexington, Kentucky, is a well-established public school serving the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for the future, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative expression and personal growth.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Clays Mill Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes creating a welcoming atmosphere where families, staff, and students work together to enhance the educational experience. By balancing high academic expectations with a commitment to inclusivity, Clays Mill aims to provide a stable and nurturing foundation that helps its diverse student body succeed throughout their primary education and beyond.

527

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clays Mill Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	39
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
407 (77.2%)
Two or More
44 (8.3%)
Hispanic
39 (7.4%)
Black
21 (4.0%)
Asian
15 (2.8%)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3355
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 84

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clays Mill Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clays Mill Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	258	49%
Male	269	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)