At a glance
Reported students
250
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325
Clayton Avenue Elementary School: 250 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Clayton Avenue Elementary School
Clayton Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Vestal. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Vestal Central School District. NCES reports 250 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (76%) and Asian (8%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Clayton Avenue Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.81 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black2.4%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
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
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.
Other schools in Vestal Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Tioga Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
269 reported students
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
310 reported students
African Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Vestal Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Vestal Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
847 reported students
Vestal Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,015 reported students
Public schools near Clayton Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary School Elementary · Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 310 | 1.5 mi |
| Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School Elementary · Union-Endicott Central School District | KG–05 | 413 | 1.8 mi |
| African Road Elementary School Elementary · Vestal Central School District | KG–05 | 325 | 1.8 mi |
| Ann G McGuinness Elementar School Elementary · Union-Endicott Central School District | KG–05 | 312 | 2.4 mi |
| Homer Brink School Elementary · Maine-Endwell Central School District | PK–05 | 731 | 2.8 mi |
| George F Johnson Elementary School Elementary · Union-Endicott Central School District | KG–05 | 570 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Clayton Avenue Elementary School serve?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vestal Central School District.
How many students attend Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School reported 250 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 250 students and 26.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Clayton Avenue Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vestal Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Clayton Avenue Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Clayton Avenue Elementary School in?
Clayton Avenue Elementary School is part of Vestal Central School District, based in Vestal, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Clayton Avenue Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Elementary School (1.5 mi), Charles F Johnson Jr Elementary School (1.8 mi), African Road Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.