West Clayton Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Clayton, NC Grades PK–05 Suburb: Small Raleigh-Cary, NC SchoolScore™ C (68.5)
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West Clayton Elementary
Clayton, NC 27520
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.5)
742
Students
49.9
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(919)553-7113
Phone
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/wces
Website

West Clayton Elementary is a public school administered by the Johnston County Public Schools district in Clayton, NORTH CAROLINA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 742 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small 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 North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
742.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 57% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.88:1
State avg: 14.9:1
Free Lunch %
98.5%
State avg: 81.2%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
West Clayton Elementary
NCESSCH ID
370237001013
State School ID
NC-510-326
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
1012 S Lombard St
City
Clayton
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27520
County
Johnston County
Metro Area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
3713
State Leg. Upper
37010
State Leg. Lower
37026
Latitude
35.6435
Longitude
-78.4705
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
742
Total Students
👩‍🏫
49.9
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
49.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)49.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 731 98.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Johnston County Public Schools
LEAID
3702370
State LEA ID
NC-510
Phone
(919)934-6031
Website
http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Smithfield
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$447,870K
Federal Revenue
$49,175K
State Revenue
$292,894K
Local Revenue
$105,801K
Total Expenditure
$458,157K
Instruction Exp.
$274,290K
Support Services
$133,112K
Other Current Exp.
$15,872K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Clayton Elementary

1
Clayton High
Clayton · High
0.5 mi
2
Clayton Middle
Clayton · Middle
0.8 mi
3
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Johnston Charter Academy
Clayton · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
East Clayton Elementary
Clayton · Elementary
3.8 mi
6
Riverwood Middle
Clayton · Middle
4.3 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Grove Park Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Clayton Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Clayton Elementary?
742 students are enrolled at West Clayton Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Clayton Elementary have?
West Clayton Elementary has 49.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does West Clayton Elementary serve?
West Clayton Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is West Clayton Elementary a charter school?
West Clayton Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Clayton Elementary located in?
West Clayton Elementary is located in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does West Clayton Elementary belong to?
West Clayton Elementary is part of the Johnston County Public Schools school district.
How much does Johnston County Public Schools spend per student?
The Johnston County Public Schools district spends approximately $617,462,264 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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