CLAYTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.vestal.k12.ny.us

250 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clayton Avenue Elementary School is a public school located in Vestal, New York, serving students within the Vestal Central School District. As part of a highly-regarded school district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its students. The school environment is typically characterized by a focus on foundational learning, fostering a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure each child meets their individual academic milestones.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school benefits from the broader resources of the Vestal Central School District, which emphasizes technology integration, arts, and character education. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and collaborative learning, Clayton Avenue Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a central hub for district policies, academic calendars, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities that enhance the overall educational experience.

250

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLAYTON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	19
Black	6
Asian	20
Two or More	15

White
190 (76.0%)
Asian
20 (8.0%)
Hispanic
19 (7.6%)
Two or More
15 (6.0%)
Black
6 (2.4%)

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:	VESTAL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)757-2271
Website:	http://www.vestal.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 47

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 46

Ungraded 4