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12449 South Smith Avenue, Kingsburg, CA 93631-9717
Summary
Clay Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
80.2% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 80.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 47/1,734 (97th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 29/1,735 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 246 |
| Low-Income Students | 38 (15.4%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.4 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period. Math rose 4.7 points from last year and rose 9.0 points over the full period.
•Math +9.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.1% to 90.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 5.7 points ahead in reading. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 70% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 71.9% to 100.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Clay Elementary rank in California?
Clay Elementary ranks No. 47 of 1,734 in reading and No. 29 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Clay Elementary compare with other schools in Kingsburg?
Clay Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Kingsburg with 2026 results.
Explore schools in KingsburgHow does Clay Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Clay Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 30 K–8 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Clay ElementaryThis school | 80.2% | 81.4% |
| Central Valley Home | 16.5% | 29.3% |
| Kings River Elementary | 22.5% | 30.6% |
