Claymont Elementary School

Summary:

Claymont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Claymont, Delaware, serving around 850 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Brandywine School District, which is ranked 9th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Claymont Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with a relatively even split between White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic areas like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Claymont Elementary particularly excels for certain student subgroups, such as White, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, but has more mixed results for African American students and students with special needs. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools in the Brandywine district, such as Hanby Elementary and Lombardy Elementary, Claymont Elementary generally outperforms them academically. While the school's diverse population and strong overall performance are strengths, there are opportunities to improve equity and address the rising chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3401 Green Street
       Claymont, DE  19703


(302) 792-3880

District: Brandywine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
18th of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,658 Help


Students who attend Claymont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Talley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  850

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.3%
African American:
34.1%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Claymont Elementary School ranks better than 83% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Brandywine School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.76. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Claymont Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brandywine School District. Racial makeup is: White (35.3%), African American (34.1%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claymont Elementary School is 14. 7 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Claymont Elementary School employs 60.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claymont Elementary School is $16,658. 4 elementary schools in the Brandywine School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Claymont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Claymont Elementary School 18th of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Claymont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Brandywine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine School District 9th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Claymont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 58.45 43rd 91 52.7%
2012 56.71 42nd 90 53.3%
2013 63.36 36th 91 60.4%
2015 68.49 34th 108 68.5%
2016 65.83 31st 86 64.0%
2017 73.97 22nd 86 74.4%
2018 73.59 20th 85 76.5%
2019 72.58 26th 105 75.2%
2021 63.43 28th 95 70.5%
2022 77.22 19th 104 81.7%
2023 80.64 15th 103 85.4%
2024 79.76 18th 106 83.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.83 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.66 2nd 17 88.2%
2023 86.09 2nd 18 88.9%
2024 83.47 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.48 4th 9 55.6%
2024 19.34 15th 17 11.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.61 42nd 92 54.3%
2022 49.28 30th 62 51.6%
2023 60.11 22nd 66 66.7%
2024 61.31 15th 66 77.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.35 14th 99 85.9%
2021 52.98 25th 67 62.7%
2022 69.93 19th 90 78.9%
2023 78.76 12th 89 86.5%
2024 74.40 17th 97 82.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.09 33rd 99 66.7%
2021 53.89 25th 67 62.7%
2022 74.20 18th 90 80.0%
2023 74.96 17th 89 80.9%
2024 75.88 18th 97 81.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 61.76 6th 9 33.3%
2024 40.13 5th 7 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.59 22nd 72 69.4%
2021 37.41 15th 22 31.8%
2022 48.38 29th 60 51.7%
2023 58.16 21st 60 65.0%
2024 61.85 16th 62 74.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.00 6th 42 85.7%
2024 75.37 7th 37 81.1%
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Rank History for White students at Claymont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.15 15th 82 81.7%
2021 76.38 13th 65 80.0%
2022 79.05 12th 75 84.0%
2023 86.75 3rd 70 95.7%
2024 83.05 7th 73 90.4%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Open Quote I am a grandparent of a Claymont elementary student. This is one excellent school!!! I am from Pa and sent all my children to school in Pa, but I really see one great school in Delaware. The phone calls are really great that they give when school is closed or an issue to present to a parent. I really am very pleased with Claymont Elementary school and the whole staff goes beyond what I never would of expected. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2016

Open Quote Overall the teachers create a great environment for kids.... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Claymont Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 361 250 12 33 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 571 297 36 36 2 n/a n/a 0 942
2001 559 299 35 47 1 n/a n/a 0 941
2002 354 280 21 44 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 354 280 21 44 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 555 292 43 40 0 n/a n/a 0 930
2005 549 345 39 42 2 n/a n/a 0 977
2006 543 348 54 44 2 n/a n/a 0 991
2007 464 290 48 52 3 n/a n/a 0 857
2008 501 316 55 49 1 n/a n/a 0 922
2009 506 298 59 70 0 n/a n/a 0 933
2010 320 301 51 75 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2011 292 295 68 65 4 0 11 0 735
2012 328 275 74 59 6 1 8 0 751
2013 360 262 74 65 8 1 17 0 787
2014 385 262 77 62 11 2 18 0 817
2015 386 261 73 56 6 2 19 0 803
2016 388 267 87 48 5 2 27 0 824
2017 359 290 79 52 8 2 37 0 827
2018 330 289 89 63 6 2 54 0 833
2019 317 292 91 81 3 2 67 0 853
2020 315 277 106 90 3 0 54 0 845
2021 300 259 110 92 4 0 57 0 822
2022 294 288 111 98 4 1 53 0 849
2023 300 290 97 101 4 1 57 0 850

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Claymont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 657 40.0 16.4 39.4
2000 942 56.0 16.8 35.6
2001 941 58.0 16.2 35
2002 700 48.5 14.4 44.7
2003 700 48.5 14.4 44.7
2004 930 53.0 17.5 34
2005 977 52.0 18.8 37.2
2006 991 52.5 18.9 38.5
2007 857 52.8 16.2 35.8
2008 922 52.0 17.7 33.3
2009 933 62.3 15.0 36.3
2010 747 54.8 13.6 54.1
2011 735 53.0 13.8 59.9
2012 751 54.0 13.9 57.4
2013 787 56.0 14.0 58.8
2014 817 58.0 14.0 42.2
2015 803 57.0 14.0 41.3
2016 824 55.0 14.9 40.9
2017 827 57.0 14.5 n/a
2018 833 57.0 14.6 n/a
2019 853 59.0 14.4 n/a
2020 845 60.0 14.0 n/a
2021 822 56.6 14.5 n/a
2022 849 59.6 14.2 n/a
2023 850 60.6 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Claymont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 657 40.0 16.4 39.4
2000 942 56.0 16.8 35.6
2001 941 58.0 16.2 35
2002 700 48.5 14.4 44.7
2003 700 48.5 14.4 44.7
2004 930 53.0 17.5 34
2005 977 52.0 18.8 37.2
2006 991 52.5 18.9 38.5
2007 857 52.8 16.2 35.8
2008 922 52.0 17.7 33.3
2009 933 62.3 15.0 36.3
2010 747 54.8 13.6 54.1
2011 735 53.0 13.8 59.9
2012 751 54.0 13.9 57.4
2013 787 56.0 14.0 58.8
2014 817 58.0 14.0 42.2
2015 803 57.0 14.0 41.3
2016 824 55.0 14.9 40.9
2017 827 57.0 14.5 n/a
2018 833 57.0 14.6 n/a
2019 853 59.0 14.4 n/a
2020 845 60.0 14.0 n/a
2021 822 56.6 14.5 n/a
2022 849 59.6 14.2 n/a
2023 850 60.6 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Claymont Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $901 (5.4%) $20,455 (122.8%) $16,658

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Claymont Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 103 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Claymont Elementary School)42.837.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)45.738.6
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Claymont Elementary School)40.537.5
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)46.945.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Claymont Elementary School)73.760.7
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)53.938
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Claymont Elementary School)69.663.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)52.340
 12.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Claymont Elementary School)71.759.4
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)57.946.1
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Claymont Elementary School)73.661.9
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)47.138.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students853850
 0.4%
African American292290
 0.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian9197
 6.6%
Hispanic81101
 24.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White317300
 5.4%
Two or More Races6757
 14.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Claymont Elementary School

Claymont Elementary School ranks 18th of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Claymont Elementary School are 35% White, 34% African American, 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 850 students attended Claymont Elementary School.

Students who attend Claymont Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Talley Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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