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Blades Elementary School vs. Clayton (John M.) Elementary School

Should you attend Blades Elementary School or Clayton (John M.) Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Blades Elementary School
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Blades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clayton (John M.) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-2
K-5
Total Students
405 students
482 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blades Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blades Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seaford School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Indian River School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#75 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(15-16 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 30% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seaford School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(15-16 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seaford School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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6-9%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Indian River School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blades Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
137
77
Grade 1 Students
135
70
Grade 2 Students
133
78
Grade 3 Students
-
80
Grade 4 Students
-
81
Grade 5 Students
-
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seaford School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seaford School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seaford School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
24%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seaford School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seaford School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Indian River School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seaford School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seaford School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seaford School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clayton (John M.) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Indian River School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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