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Elementary· 5 schools in district

Clayville School

3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, RI 02815Scituate →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
142
Students
Total enrolled
$24,347
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 70% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 142 students in grades PK–05 in Clayville, Rhode Island.
70% above average funding
District spends $24,347 per pupil, 70% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clayville School is a small elementary in Clayville, Rhode Island, serving grades PK–05 with 142 students. The district invests $24,347 per student — 70% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 12% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Clayville School

142
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
12%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution77 male · 65 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility12%
National avg 52% · 17 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440096000252

Academic Outcomes at Clayville School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02815

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,347Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$24,347
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,713
Student Support$4,626
Administration$2,922
Operations$3,652
Other$2,435
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $24,347 spent per student, an estimated $10,786 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
16%
76%
State government
15.5%
Local (property tax)
75.9%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $24,347/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 12% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
North Scituate SchoolHope School
↓
Middle
Scituate Middle School
↓
High School
Scituate High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictScituate →
Phone: (401)647-4115
NCES ID: 440096000252
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Clayville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Scituate
High
Scituate High School
374 students · 09–12
● 46 opp8% FRL
Mid
Scituate Middle School
265 students · 06–08
● 46 opp15% FRL
Elem
North Scituate School
226 students · KG–05
● 46 opp13% FRL
Elem
Hope School
186 students · KG–05
● 44 opp13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3 George Washington Highway, Clayville, RI 02815
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.