At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
671
Claybon El: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 515
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Claybon El
Claybon El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Forney. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Forney ISD. NCES reports 583 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (37.7%) and Black (32.1%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. 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 Claybon El
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.04 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White37.7%
- Hispanic23%
- Black32.1%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
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 Forney ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Henderson El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
580 reported students
Criswell El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
549 reported students
Johnson El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
655 reported students
Blackburn El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
662 reported students
Dewberry El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
692 reported students
Crosby El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
452 reported students
Public schools near Claybon El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson El Elementary · Forney ISD | PK–04 | 655 | 1.5 mi |
| Henderson El Elementary · Forney ISD | PK–04 | 580 | 1.7 mi |
| Criswell El Elementary · Forney ISD | PK–04 | 549 | 2.3 mi |
| Crosby El Elementary · Forney ISD | PK–04 | 452 | 2.3 mi |
| Willett El Elementary · Forney ISD | PK–04 | 741 | 2.7 mi |
| Barbara Walker El Elementary · Crandall ISD | PK–05 | 709 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Claybon El
What grades does Claybon El serve?
Claybon El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Forney ISD.
How many students attend Claybon El?
Claybon El reported 583 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 515 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Claybon El?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 583 students and 39.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Claybon El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Claybon El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Forney ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Claybon El 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 Claybon El in?
Claybon El is part of Forney ISD, based in Forney, TX, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Claybon El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Johnson El (1.5 mi), Henderson El (1.7 mi), Criswell El (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.