Clay Academy in Woodstock, IL | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois other enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

Clay Academy: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

30th percentile

0:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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: 58
Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Student–teacher ratio: 4.9:1

What the reported data says about Clay Academy

Clay Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Woodstock. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Woodstock CUSD 200. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 15:1 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 (75.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Clay Academy

1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3.4%
Students with disabilities: 100%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White75.9%
Hispanic12.1%
Black6.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. 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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Clay Academy - INT

Other · Grades PK–12

Enrollment not reported

Greenwood Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

290 reported students

Dean Street Elem School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

302 reported students

Prairiewood Elem Sch

Elementary · Grades 01–05

374 reported students

Westwood Elem School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

385 reported students

Olson Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

425 reported students

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Public schools near Clay Academy

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
Olson Elementary School Elementary · Woodstock CUSD 200	KG–05	425	0.7 mi
Woodstock High School High · Woodstock CUSD 200	09–12	988	0.8 mi
Dean Street Elem School Elementary · Woodstock CUSD 200	PK–05	302	0.8 mi
Innovation Academy Other · McHenry ROE	04–12	0	8.8 mi
District 158 Early Childhood Center Other · Huntley Community School District 158	PK–PK	242	9.6 mi
Glacier Ridge Prek Other · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	PK–PK	0	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Clay Academy

What grades does Clay Academy serve?

Clay Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Woodstock CUSD 200.

How many students attend Clay Academy?

Clay Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 58 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Clay Academy?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 12.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Clay Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Clay Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodstock CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Clay Academy in?

Clay Academy is part of Woodstock CUSD 200, based in Woodstock, IL, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Clay Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Olson Elementary School (0.7 mi), Woodstock High School (0.8 mi), Dean Street Elem School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.