What grades does Clayton Elementary School serve?

Clayton Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Clayton area.

Where is Clayton Elementary School located?

Clayton Elementary School is a urban school in Clayton, DE.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary School is 17.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Clayton, DE?

Schools in Clayton include Clayton Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Clayton area.

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Clayton Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Clayton, Delaware|Smyrna School District

Clayton, DE 19938

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

New Year's DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

MLK Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Mar

Mon

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

488

Student:Teacher

17.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Smyrna School District

Phone

(302)653-8587

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

25-29%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

490

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

41% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,084

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,355

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,817

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 71%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,795

+1.9% 1yr+38.0% 5yr

Dover, DE metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,249

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,131

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

513 (45%)

Other Health Impairment

165 (15%)

Autism

146 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

124 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

41 (4%)

Intellectual Disability

37 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

487

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Thu, Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Break

Break

Fri, Jan 1, 2027

New Year's Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Smyrna School District. Clayton Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Professional Development DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day WeekendDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	First Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Last Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—