Clayton (John M.) Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Frankford, DE Grades KG–05 Rural: Fringe Seaford, DE SchoolScore™ A+ (99.8)
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Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
Frankford, DE 19945
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (99.8)
446
Students
37.0
Teachers
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
(302)732-3808
Phone
http://www.jc.irsd.k12.de.us
Website

Located in Frankford, DELAWARE (ZIP 19945), Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is a Elementary school serving grades KG–05 in the Indian River School District district.

Key statistics: 446 students enrolled; a 12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Delaware Elementary School Average
Enrollment
446.0
State avg: 473.0
▼ 6% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.05:1
State avg: 13.9:1
▼ 13% better
School Details
School Name
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
100068000082
State School ID
DE-36-732
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
252 Clayton Ave
City
Frankford
State
Delaware
ZIP Code
19945
County
Sussex County
Metro Area
Seaford, DE
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1000
State Leg. Upper
10020
State Leg. Lower
10041
Latitude
38.53613
Longitude
-75.23686
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
446
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 106 23.8%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Indian River School District
LEAID
1000680
State LEA ID
DE-36
Phone
(302)436-1000
Website
http://www.irsd.net/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Selbyville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$217,795K
Federal Revenue
$21,658K
State Revenue
$123,941K
Local Revenue
$72,196K
Total Expenditure
$258,765K
Instruction Exp.
$116,406K
Support Services
$85,291K
Other Current Exp.
$7,452K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School

1
Indian River High School
Dagsboro · High
0.6 mi
2
Carver (G.W.) Educational Center
Frankford · Not reported
1.3 mi
3
East Millsboro Elementary School
Millsboro · Elementary
4.1 mi
4
Millsboro Middle School
Millsboro · Middle
4.6 mi
5
SCOPE - South
Frankford · Ungraded
4.9 mi
6
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Selbyville · Elementary
5.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Clayton (John M.) Elementary School?
446 students are enrolled at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Clayton (John M.) Elementary School have?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School has 37.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1.
What grades does Clayton (John M.) Elementary School serve?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Clayton (John M.) Elementary School a charter school?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Clayton (John M.) Elementary School located in?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is located in the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
What school district does Clayton (John M.) Elementary School belong to?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is part of the Indian River School District school district.
How much does Indian River School District spend per student?
The Indian River School District district spends approximately $580,190,583 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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