Clayton Intermediate School

86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938

www.smyrna.k12.de.us/cis

490 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Clayton Intermediate School, located in Clayton, Delaware, is a key component of the Smyrna School District. Serving students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging social and emotional development, helping students bridge the gap between their primary education and middle school years.

Beyond academics, Clayton Intermediate emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. By providing various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on character development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in a collaborative setting. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, district policies, and student resources through their official website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

490

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	35
Black	143
Asian	5
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
277 (56.5%)
Black
143 (29.2%)
Hispanic
35 (7.1%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)653-4512
Website:	http://www.smyrna.k12.de.us/cis
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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

Grade 5 251

Grade 6 239