Clay Elementary

Public K-5

 6506 Solita Ave.
       San Diego, CA  92115-4244


(619) 344-5700

District: San Diego Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3271st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,902 Help


Students who attend Clay Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mann Middle
High:    Crawford High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.9 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.3%
African American:
17.3%
White:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.9% Help


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Compare Details Clay Elementary ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 77th among 116 ranked elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.12. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Clay Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.3%), African American (17.3%), White (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clay Elementary is 22.9. 74 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clay Elementary is $8,902, which is the 46th highest among 116 elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clay Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay Elementary 3271st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Clay Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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San Diego Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Diego Unified 579th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clay Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.14 2740th 4809 43.0%
2005 23.09 3758th 4822 22.1%
2006 27.35 3497th 4818 27.4%
2007 28.98 3647th 5113 28.7%
2008 28.89 3682nd 5113 28.0%
2009 18.21 4562nd 5193 12.2%
2010 39.84 3180th 5314 40.2%
2011 36.63 3493rd 5377 35.0%
2012 50.11 2607th 5390 51.6%
2013 36.12 3588th 5530 35.1%
2015 51.78 2351st 5611 58.1%
2016 55.15 2227th 5614 60.3%
2017 47.96 2667th 5692 53.1%
2018 50.56 2544th 5662 55.1%
2019 45.00 2875th 5789 50.3%
2022 31.92 3713th 5883 36.9%
2023 38.12 3263rd 5848 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.73 1532nd 5084 69.9%
2019 56.48 1981st 5173 61.7%
2022 37.89 3185th 5264 39.5%
2023 45.82 2641st 5355 50.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.20 3470th 5413 35.9%
2019 37.78 3246th 5492 40.9%
2022 38.40 3098th 5635 45.0%
2023 31.33 3636th 5595 35.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.85 1725th 5431 68.2%
2019 51.78 2375th 5510 56.9%
2022 28.47 3925th 5663 30.7%
2023 44.41 2772nd 5627 50.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 306th 700 56.3%
2019 57.13 262nd 747 64.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clay Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.58 1462nd 4830 69.7%
2019 63.98 1467th 4963 70.4%
2022 40.35 2877th 5084 43.4%
2023 51.32 2156th 5079 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Clay Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 234 39 31 45 7 n/a n/a 0 356
1989 216 62 42 57 8 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 210 69 40 64 7 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 203 93 52 60 8 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 187 84 49 59 9 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 171 106 64 68 8 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 193 132 67 95 3 n/a n/a 0 490
1995 130 203 55 103 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 130 203 55 103 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 137 205 50 104 8 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 108 187 59 101 7 n/a n/a 0 462
1999 101 192 53 106 5 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 93 188 52 107 3 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 79 150 45 110 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 79 168 46 113 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2003 79 168 46 113 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2004 81 146 45 109 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2005 75 125 52 120 4 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 69 106 47 115 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 58 103 42 116 4 n/a n/a 6 329
2008 68 98 37 109 3 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 57 76 27 91 3 1 0 0 255
2010 44 68 27 98 1 1 13 0 252
2011 52 84 19 91 0 1 17 0 264
2012 52 86 20 112 0 1 25 0 296
2013 48 90 24 109 0 1 24 0 296
2014 50 76 27 98 0 2 32 0 285
2015 56 84 30 99 1 3 45 0 318
2016 47 105 31 90 0 3 36 0 312
2017 39 72 29 115 1 1 43 0 300
2018 42 80 28 114 2 0 41 0 307
2019 38 78 29 118 2 2 34 0 301
2020 44 105 23 123 2 2 44 0 343
2021 44 100 23 137 2 2 41 0 349
2022 40 70 20 128 5 1 40 0 304
2023 41 51 25 136 4 2 35 0 294

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 Clay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 13.1 27.1 n/a
1989 385 11.1 34.6 n/a
1990 390 14.1 27.6 n/a
1991 416 15.1 27.5 n/a
1992 388 15.3 25.3 56.2
1993 417 17.1 24.4 63.3
1994 490 18.0 27.2 66.3
1995 495 19.0 26.1 82.4
1996 495 19.0 26.1 82.4
1997 504 22.2 22.7 84.9
1998 462 22.6 20.4 78.6
1999 457 24.3 18.8 83.8
2000 443 27.0 16.4 79
2001 387 22.0 17.6 67.7
2002 408 20.0 20.4 71.3
2003 408 20.0 20.4 71.3
2004 382 21.0 18.2 63.9
2005 376 21.0 17.9 71.8
2006 342 20.0 17.1 81.6
2007 329 17.8 18.5 85.1
2008 315 21.0 15.0 83.5
2009 255 16.5 14.6 85.1
2010 252 14.6 17.2 84.9
2011 264 n/a n/a 84.8
2012 296 18.1 16.3 n/a
2013 296 15.5 19.0 99
2014 285 12.0 23.7 78.2
2015 318 12.0 26.5 85.2
2016 312 14.0 22.2 85.9
2017 300 14.0 21.4 80
2018 307 12.0 25.5 83.1
2019 301 12.0 25.0 79.7
2020 343 n/a n/a 78.7
2021 349 14.0 24.9 78.2
2022 304 14.0 21.7 80.3
2023 294 12.8 22.9 76.9

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 Clay Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 356 13.1 27.1 n/a
1989 385 11.1 34.6 n/a
1990 390 14.1 27.6 n/a
1991 416 15.1 27.5 n/a
1992 388 15.3 25.3 56.2
1993 417 17.1 24.4 63.3
1994 490 18.0 27.2 66.3
1995 495 19.0 26.1 82.4
1996 495 19.0 26.1 82.4
1997 504 22.2 22.7 84.9
1998 462 22.6 20.4 78.6
1999 457 24.3 18.8 83.8
2000 443 27.0 16.4 79
2001 387 22.0 17.6 67.7
2002 408 20.0 20.4 71.3
2003 408 20.0 20.4 71.3
2004 382 21.0 18.2 63.9
2005 376 21.0 17.9 71.8
2006 342 20.0 17.1 81.6
2007 329 17.8 18.5 85.1
2008 315 21.0 15.0 83.5
2009 255 16.5 14.6 85.1
2010 252 14.6 17.2 84.9
2011 264 n/a n/a 84.8
2012 296 18.1 16.3 n/a
2013 296 15.5 19.0 99
2014 285 12.0 23.7 78.2
2015 318 12.0 26.5 85.2
2016 312 14.0 22.2 85.9
2017 300 14.0 21.4 80
2018 307 12.0 25.5 83.1
2019 301 12.0 25.0 79.7
2020 343 n/a n/a 78.7
2021 349 14.0 24.9 78.2
2022 304 14.0 21.7 80.3
2023 294 12.8 22.9 76.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Clay Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201280.0%0.0%0.0%20.0%84.0%96.0%94.0%86.0%90.0%
201388.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%89.0%97.0%99.0%89.0%99.0%
201474.0%0.0%0.0%26.0%77.0%92.0%97.0%76.0%81.0%
201586.0%3.0%1.0%9.0%91.0%95.0%96.0%86.0%89.0%
201697.0%2.0%2.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clay Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clay 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 2875th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3263rd of 5848 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clay Elementary)52.330
 22.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.253.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay Elementary)54.636
 18.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)60.455
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clay Elementary)31.424.3
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)56.851.1
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clay Elementary)31.423.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)5550
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clay Elementary)55.343.2
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Diego Unified)6055.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clay Elementary)35.937.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Diego Unified)50.742.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Clay Elementary)30.835.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (San Diego Unified)39.940
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students301294
 2.3%
African American7851
 34.6%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian2925
 13.8%
Hispanic118136
 15.3%
Pacific Islander22
White3841
 7.9%
Two or More Races3435
 2.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%76.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Clay Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Clay Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mann Middle
High : Crawford High

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Clay Elementary.

Clay Elementary ranks 3271st of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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