Summary:
The 42404 zip code in Kentucky has only one public elementary school, Clay Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 194 students. Clay Elementary is part of the Webster County school district, which is ranked 126 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clay Elementary School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, going from 254th out of 684 Kentucky elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 423rd out of 685 in 2023-2024. The school's test scores are generally below the Webster County and Kentucky state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 3rd grade math scores of 36% proficient or better compared to 35% for Webster County and 43% for the state. Additionally, 64.95% of Clay Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Despite the school's underperformance, Clay Elementary spends $9,177 per student, which is higher than the national average. This raises questions about the efficient use of resources and the need to explore ways to improve outcomes with the available funding. Overall, the data suggests that Clay Elementary School is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in Kentucky and may need targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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