Claybon Elementary

Summary:

Claybon Elementary is a public elementary school in Forney, Texas, serving 575 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Forney Independent School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms its district and state counterparts in academic achievement, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools.

Claybon Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong STAAR test scores, with 67.26% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Reading and 58.77% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 48.22% and 43.23%, respectively, and the state's 48.85% and 40.86%. The school's per-student spending of $8,954 is also higher than the district and state averages, suggesting effective resource allocation. Claybon's performance extends across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and students with Special Education needs.

While Claybon Elementary generally outperforms nearby schools in the Forney Independent School District, such as Willett Elementary, Blackburn Elementary, and Griffin Elementary, the school has faced some challenges, including a growing population of economically disadvantaged students and struggles to support its multi-racial student population. However, the school's overall strong performance and commitment to student success make it an attractive option for families in the Forney area.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1011 Fm 741
       Forney, TX  75126


(469) 762-4305

District: Forney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1197th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,954 Help


Students who attend Claybon Elementary usually attend:

High:    Forney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
African American:
25.4%
Hispanic:
24.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Compare Details Claybon Elementary ranks better than 74.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Claybon Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Claybon Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), African American (25.4%), Hispanic (24.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Claybon Elementary is 14.7, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Forney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Claybon Elementary is $8,954, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Forney Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Claybon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Claybon Elementary 1197th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Claybon Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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Forney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Forney Independent School District (Isd) 401st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Claybon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.90 381st 3465 89.0%
2005 78.44 534th 3475 84.6%
2006 76.16 637th 3476 81.7%
2007 78.25 537th 3724 85.6%
2008 74.34 790th 3768 79.0%
2009 71.26 1010th 3884 74.0%
2010 75.50 752nd 3937 80.9%
2011 76.35 736th 4095 82.0%
2012 81.71 573rd 4206 86.4%
2013 81.07 607th 4221 85.6%
2014 73.41 1031st 4260 75.8%
2015 75.87 964th 4320 77.7%
2016 76.25 936th 4286 78.2%
2017 76.87 808th 4329 81.3%
2018 76.29 803rd 4359 81.6%
2019 85.13 517th 4479 88.5%
2021 88.93 440th 4578 90.4%
2022 85.20 555th 4581 87.9%
2023 68.73 1219th 4647 73.8%
2024 68.10 1197th 4675 74.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.59 843rd 1112 24.2%
2021 42.13 578th 961 39.9%
2023 35.90 770th 1099 29.9%
2024 44.08 675th 1114 39.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.58 228th 3446 93.4%
2022 79.57 370th 3487 89.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 2055th 3558 42.2%
2019 82.30 257th 3684 93.0%
2021 75.15 436th 3799 88.5%
2022 93.28 102nd 3952 97.4%
2023 60.58 1066th 4086 73.9%
2024 59.39 1291st 4261 69.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.10 1264th 4264 70.4%
2019 72.35 689th 4309 84.0%
2021 84.20 304th 4451 93.2%
2022 82.65 369th 4477 91.8%
2023 55.30 1807th 4521 60.0%
2024 66.06 1138th 4560 75.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.95 667th 4306 84.5%
2019 82.35 546th 4348 87.4%
2021 91.34 290th 4499 93.6%
2022 81.25 633rd 4561 86.1%
2023 60.26 1558th 4588 66.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.65 571st 3106 81.6%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2021 70.87 902nd 3006 70.0%
2023 75.10 381st 2980 87.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.73 1270th 4240 70.0%
2019 66.20 981st 4295 77.2%
2021 67.09 863rd 4331 80.1%
2022 77.35 530th 4461 88.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.46 952nd 4319 78.0%
2019 84.61 492nd 4357 88.7%
2021 80.98 653rd 4498 85.5%
2022 85.34 493rd 4563 89.2%
2023 73.15 1008th 4585 78.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.10 220th 2483 91.1%
2019 84.41 196th 2515 92.2%
2021 78.42 269th 2444 89.0%
2022 76.62 335th 2421 86.2%
2023 50.93 1042nd 2443 57.3%
2024 65.55 607th 2421 74.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.36 1197th 4168 71.3%
2019 83.06 365th 4188 91.3%
2021 79.60 529th 4329 87.8%
2022 85.26 354th 4376 91.9%
2023 58.49 1561st 4401 64.5%
2024 63.90 1235th 4431 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Claybon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 768th 3127 75.4%
2019 76.83 516th 3142 83.6%
2021 84.09 256th 3082 91.7%
2022 74.26 581st 3082 81.1%
2023 70.03 791st 3106 74.5%
2024 63.18 1047th 3078 66.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Claybon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 627 27 3 58 3 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 627 27 3 58 3 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 526 32 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 625
2005 556 41 3 86 2 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 462 32 4 106 2 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 419 52 9 127 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2008 432 49 9 122 3 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 339 39 10 109 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 345 49 9 100 3 n/a n/a 0 506
2011 351 38 9 97 5 0 7 0 507
2012 347 31 9 90 4 0 10 0 491
2013 356 37 7 85 4 0 11 0 500
2014 370 35 6 90 3 0 14 0 518
2015 365 32 6 97 2 0 18 0 520
2016 383 34 5 134 2 0 17 0 575
2017 377 43 8 160 4 0 17 0 609
2018 385 51 3 189 5 0 18 0 651
2019 356 86 6 196 6 0 23 0 673
2020 323 93 8 162 4 0 22 0 612
2021 287 91 7 151 3 0 22 0 561
2022 260 96 4 133 1 0 21 0 515
2023 254 146 7 139 1 0 28 0 575

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

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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 Claybon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 718 42.2 17.0 8.9
2003 718 42.2 17.0 8.9
2004 625 38.7 16.1 12.3
2005 688 39.2 17.6 11.3
2006 606 36.2 16.7 17.2
2007 609 34.6 17.6 18.1
2008 615 35.0 17.6 20
2009 498 32.0 15.6 25.9
2010 506 31.9 15.8 25.5
2011 507 33.5 15.1 26.2
2012 491 29.2 16.8 23.6
2013 500 29.0 17.1 23.8
2014 518 29.9 17.2 23.7
2015 520 31.0 16.7 20.6
2016 575 34.0 16.9 23
2017 609 37.0 16.4 21
2018 651 39.2 16.5 22.9
2019 673 39.8 16.8 25.9
2020 612 37.0 16.5 24
2021 561 37.5 14.9 24.2
2022 515 35.7 14.4 25.6
2023 575 38.8 14.7 35

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 Claybon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 718 42.2 17.0 8.9
2003 718 42.2 17.0 8.9
2004 625 38.7 16.1 12.3
2005 688 39.2 17.6 11.3
2006 606 36.2 16.7 17.2
2007 609 34.6 17.6 18.1
2008 615 35.0 17.6 20
2009 498 32.0 15.6 25.9
2010 506 31.9 15.8 25.5
2011 507 33.5 15.1 26.2
2012 491 29.2 16.8 23.6
2013 500 29.0 17.1 23.8
2014 518 29.9 17.2 23.7
2015 520 31.0 16.7 20.6
2016 575 34.0 16.9 23
2017 609 37.0 16.4 21
2018 651 39.2 16.5 22.9
2019 673 39.8 16.8 25.9
2020 612 37.0 16.5 24
2021 561 37.5 14.9 24.2
2022 515 35.7 14.4 25.6
2023 575 38.8 14.7 35

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Claybon Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $337 (4.8%) $6,741 (95.2%) $7,078
2020 $356 (4.6%) $7,301 (95.4%) $7,656
2021 $481 (5.4%) $8,473 (94.6%) $8,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Claybon Elementary

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 517th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1219th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Claybon Elementary)6754
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Forney Independent School District (Isd))5449
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Claybon Elementary)6848
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forney Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Claybon Elementary)5754
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Forney Independent School District (Isd))5249
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Claybon Elementary)5858
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forney Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students673575
 14.6%
African American86146
 69.8%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic196139
 29.1%
Pacific Islander00
White356254
 28.7%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%35%
 9.1%


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Students at Claybon Elementary are 44% White, 25% African American, 24% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Claybon Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Forney High School

Claybon Elementary ranks 1197th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Claybon Elementary.


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