Total enrollment
2,179
+238 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Clayton
Delaware · Public K-12
Looking for a public school in Clayton? The city has 4 K-12 options totaling roughly 2,179 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Clayton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 65%
% Hispanic
7%
was 8%
% Black
33%
was 21%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 487 |
| Clayton Intermediate School | Middle | 05-06 | 490 |
| First State Military Academy | High | 09-12 | 433 |
| Providence Creek Academy Charter School | Elementary | KG-08 | 769 |
About Clayton
Clayton, Delaware is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,179 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Clayton is around 545 students, 13% lower than the Delaware average of about 623.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,179 students, rose 12% from the 1,941 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 65% to 52%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clayton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.