At a glance
Reported students
290
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
977
Clayton Elementary School: 290 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.01
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about Clayton Elementary School
Clayton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Canton. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Cherokee County. NCES reports 290 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Clayton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.4%
- Hispanic11%
- Black0%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cherokee County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Free Home Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
280 reported students
Mountain Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Oak Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
523 reported students
Johnston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Boston Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
651 reported students
Ball Ground Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
663 reported students
Public schools near Clayton Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. M. Moore Elementary School Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 1,042 | 2.3 mi |
| Ball Ground Elementary School Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 663 | 6 mi |
| William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 1,119 | 6.5 mi |
| Harmony Elementary School Elementary · Pickens County | PK–04 | 509 | 7.7 mi |
| J. Knox Elementary Elementary · Cherokee County | PK–05 | 909 | 8.4 mi |
| Tate Elementary School Elementary · Pickens County | PK–04 | 429 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Elementary School
What grades does Clayton Elementary School serve?
Clayton Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cherokee County.
How many students attend Clayton Elementary School?
Clayton Elementary School reported 290 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 279 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 290 students and 23.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clayton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clayton Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cherokee County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clayton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clayton Elementary School in?
Clayton Elementary School is part of Cherokee County, based in Canton, GA, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clayton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R. M. Moore Elementary School (2.3 mi), Ball Ground Elementary School (6 mi), William G. Hasty- Sr. Elementary School (6.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.