West Clay Elementary School

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West Clay Elementary School ranks 194 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Clay Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Cedarbluff, Mississippi, with a student population of 94. The school is part of the West Point Consolidated School District, which is ranked 77 out of 130 school districts in Mississippi and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly African American student population (85.11%) with 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility, West Clay Elementary has consistently outperformed the district and the state of Mississippi in various MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-6. For example, in 2023-2024, West Clay's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 69.2% compared to the district's 49.7% and the state's 57.7%. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 9.6 over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the surrounding schools, which have ratios between 11-16 students per teacher.

While West Clay Elementary's academic performance is impressive, its statewide ranking has declined from 294th out of 397 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 194th out of 390 in 2023-2024, indicating that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate. When compared to other elementary schools in the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated District and the West Point Consolidated School District, West Clay stands out with its higher test scores and lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting the school may have effective teaching practices and resource allocation that could be shared with other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

450 Joe Stevens Road
Cedarbluff, MS 39741

(662) 494-2350

District: West Point Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,255

Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Point High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 101

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.1%

White:

7.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Clay Elementary School ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.81. (See more...)

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

Compare Details West Clay Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Point Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: African American (88.1%), White (7.9%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Point Consolidated School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Clay Elementary School is 8.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the West Point Consolidated School District! (See more...)

Compare West Clay Elementary School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Clay Elementary School is $21,255, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the West Point Consolidated School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Clay Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Point Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Point Consolidated School District 77^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Clay Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2018	25.40	308^th	404	23.8%
2019	27.21	294^th	397	25.9%
2021	18.74	306^th	381	19.7%
2022	32.23	261^st	382	31.7%
2023	53.29	169^th	377	55.2%
2024	51.81	194^th	390	50.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Clay Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	9	132	1	3	145
2017	7	128	1	3	139
2018	8	123	0	5	136
2019	11	121	0	5	137
2020	18	106	0	3	127
2021	17	86	0	3	106
2022	13	88	0	1	102
2023	11	80	0	3	94
2024	8	89	0	4	101

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	145	12.0	12.0	100
2017	139	12.2	11.3	100
2018	136	11.3	12.0	100
2019	137	10.3	13.2	100
2020	127	11.5	10.9	100
2021	106	11.6	9.0	100
2022	102	10.6	9.6	100
2023	94	11.8	7.9	100
2024	101	11.9	8.4	100

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 West Clay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	145	12.0	12.0	100
2017	139	12.2	11.3	100
2018	136	11.3	12.0	100
2019	137	10.3	13.2	100
2020	127	11.5	10.9	100
2021	106	11.6	9.0	100
2022	102	10.6	9.6	100
2023	94	11.8	7.9	100
2024	101	11.9	8.4	100

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 West Clay Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$10,487
2018	$10,313
2019	$11,482
2020	$16,486
2021	$17,868
2022	$21,255

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Clay Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 294^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 169^th of 377 Elementary schools	29.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)	27.8	42.8	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Point Consolidated School District)	36.1	34.4	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Clay Elementary School)	16.7	57.1	40.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Point Consolidated School District)	41.1	38.9	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)	43.8	46.2	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Point Consolidated School District)	40	50.7	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Clay Elementary School)	6.3	46.2	39.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Point Consolidated School District)	35.1	44.1	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)	26.1	50	23.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Point Consolidated School District)	28.9	31.5	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Clay Elementary School)	26.1	58.4	32.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Point Consolidated School District)	23.9	29.8	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (West Clay Elementary School)	26	66.7	40.7%
5th Grade Science (West Point Consolidated School District)	44.7	49.8	5.1%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Clay Elementary School)	28.5	21.4	7.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Point Consolidated School District)	25.8	30.7	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	41	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Clay Elementary School)	71.5	28.6	42.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Point Consolidated School District)	47.5	26.8	20.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.2	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	137	94	31.4%
African American	121	80	33.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	11
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near West Clay Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
West Clay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	450 Joe Stevens Road	Cedarbluff	39741	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-2350	101	12	8.4	100.0%	8 (7.9%)	89 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	51.8	194^th of 390 public elementary schools	50.3%		53.3	169^th of 377 public elementary schools	55.2%	25	69.2	62.6	33.3	40.0	69.2	43.8	50.0	53.3	41.6	$21,255
Houston Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	123 Starkville Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-3323	483	43	11.3	78.7%	236 (48.9%)	196 (40.6%)	36 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$9,797
Houston Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	452 Pittsboro Street	Houston	38851	Chickasaw County	Chickasaw County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 456-2797	381	28	13.6	77.2%	180 (47.2%)	158 (41.5%)	30 (7.9%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	66	136^th of 390 public elementary schools	65.1%		61.8	141^st of 377 public elementary schools	62.6%	5	59.3	69.9	52.1		54.3	60.4	58.1		76.9	$10,393
East Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 South Street	Mathiston	39752	Webster County	Webster County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 263-8373	425	37	11.6	47.3%	373 (87.8%)	46 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	86.3	38^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.3%		83.2	48^th of 377 public elementary schools	87.3%	10	67.8	77.6	64.4		71.5	81.7	79.7		84.8	$9,872
Sudduth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	101 Greenfield Drive	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4150	891	65	13.7	68.9%	245 (27.5%)	589 (66.1%)	15 (1.7%)	37 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)								(n/a)										$10,869
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary	Public	2-4	200-C Dr. Martin Luther King D	Starkville	39759	Oktibbeha County	Starkville- Oktibbeha Cons District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 324-4160	1,061	68	15.5	68.5%	328 (30.9%)	668 (63.0%)	14 (1.3%)	41 (3.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	38.5	249^th of 390 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.8	213^th of 377 public elementary schools	43.5%	36	47.5	50.3			41.0	46.7				$11,750
South Side Elementary School	Public	3-4	237 Louis Odneal Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 495-6216	309	25	12.3	100.0%	48 (15.5%)	250 (80.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	41	244^th of 390 public elementary schools	37.4%		33.9	264^th of 377 public elementary schools	30.0%	20	48.5	52.9			40.5	49.2				$13,947
Church Hill Elementary School	Public	1-2	2050 W Church Hill Road	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-5900	380	26	14.6	100.0%	49 (12.9%)	318 (83.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$11,740
East Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	1039 E Broad Street	West Point	39773	Clay County	West Point Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 494-4691	254	23	11.1	100.0%	30 (11.8%)	212 (83.5%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$12,413

Frequently Asked Questions about West Clay Elementary School

Is West Clay Elementary School a good school?

West Clay Elementary School ranks 194^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 101 students attended West Clay Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of West Clay Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Clay Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Point High School

What is the racial makeup of West Clay Elementary School?

Students at West Clay Elementary School are 88% African American, 8% White, 4% Two or more races.

What district is West Clay Elementary School in?

West Point Consolidated School District

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