Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clay Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Clay Charter Academy's student population of 693 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
To provide a safe and nurturing K-8 community where students develop integrity and accountability to reach their fullest potential.
Clay Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clay Charter Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1956 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Clay Charter Academy's ranking?
Clay Charter Academy is ranked #1956 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Clay Charter Academy often compared to?
Clay Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Tynes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Clay Charter Academy?
693 students attend Clay Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Clay Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clay Charter Academy?
Clay Charter Academy has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clay Charter Academy offer ?
Clay Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clay Charter Academy part of?
Clay Charter Academy is part of Clay School District.
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