B+
Clayton Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
221 Upper Burris Rd, Canton, GA 30114 · (770) 721-5860 · Part of Cherokee County School District
Students
290
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
43%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Clayton Elementary School
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.6% since 2020
- Next stop for Nelson kids: 8 middle schools
On the path
Where Nelson kids come from and go next.
PK–5Clayton Elementary SchoolYou are here
6–88 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
221 Upper Burris Rd, Canton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K9
Kindergarten42
Grade 138
Grade 257
Grade 349
Grade 448
Grade 547
Enrollment over time
253’20
285’21
307’22
313’23
290’24
Up 14.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 81%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.