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River Dell Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27527 · (919) 553-1977 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
981
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about River Dell Elementary
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 11.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts49%
State average 47.2%
Location
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12100 Buffalo Road, Clayton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K50
Kindergarten130
Grade 1148
Grade 2138
Grade 3175
Grade 4166
Grade 5174
Enrollment over time
1,112’20
935’21
922’22
942’23
981’24
Down 11.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 49%Black 22%Hispanic 20%Two or more races 7%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.