Total enrollment
2,411
-407 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Clayton
Missouri · Public K-12
Clayton, Missouri runs 7 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 2,411 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Clayton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 61%
% Hispanic
4%
was 4%
% Black
14%
was 17%
% Asian
12%
was 13%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON HIGH | High | 09-12 | 788 |
| FAMILY CTR. | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 |
| GLENRIDGE ELEM. | Elementary | KG-05 | 321 |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. | High | 06-12 | 44 |
| MERAMEC ELEM. | Elementary | KG-05 | 368 |
| RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. | Elementary | KG-05 | 286 |
| WYDOWN MIDDLE | Middle | 06-08 | 604 |
About Clayton
Public education in Clayton, Missouri runs across 7 schools that hosts roughly 2,411 students. By footprint, Clayton sits in the middle-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Clayton is around 344 students, 10% meaningfully below the Missouri average of about 382.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,411 students, declined 14% from the 2,818 reported in SY 2017-18. Clayton now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Clayton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.