West Clayton Elementary

www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wces

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Clayton Elementary School, located at 1012 S Lombard St in Clayton, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local Clayton community.

In addition to its core academic programs, West Clayton Elementary prioritizes creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Johnston County school system, allowing for a structured approach to instruction and student support services. Families interested in learning more about specific school policies, calendar events, or academic resources can visit their official website at http://wces.johnston.k12.nc.us.

742

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Clayton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	266
Black	158
Asian	20
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (35.8%)
White
245 (33.0%)
Black
158 (21.3%)
Two or More
52 (7.0%)
Asian
20 (2.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)553-7113
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
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 111

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 129