I really Love Clay Elementary. It has been a very positive influence over my son and has facilitated his learning process tremendously! There is a CLEAR Night and Day Difference between Clay Elementary and Chalkville Elementary.
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
My child has been at Clay for 2 and a half years and he has loved it. He is constantly learning new things. I have been very pleased with the teachers. I have been disappointed with the amount of parent involvement. I have repeatedly tried to go to the school and get involved. I get the impression
... Read more the principle does not encourage or invite parent involvement. Overall I love the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/08/09
I have 2 children at Clay Elem. I love the school. The teachers show so much love & care towards all of the students. I have to say, though, the principal is horrible. She says that she cares about the kids, but shows no support in their activities unless it is something that is her idea or will
... Read more make her look good. She is not supportive in any way towards the recreational aspect of the school. She also has a very poor attitude towards the parents unless the parent is willing to brown nose her. She has a serious struggle with power & is very rude. As far as the other administration, she needs to consider herself blessed. i absolutely love the vprin. She is wonerful, & my kids adore her!!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/02/08
I agree with the post about the principal. She runs the school very well, but as a parent you are clear on who is in charge. A more service oriented attitude towards parents would go a long way. The other area I recommend for improvement would be more cooperation with Clay Recreation. Clay Elementary
... Read more receives scores/rankings based on offering activities like softball, football, cheerleading, basketball, and wrestling; however, the school does not offer these, Clay Rec. does and there is little the school does to support these activities. I think the principle is definitely putting what is most important first, our kids, but to be a really great school the above changes should be made. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
The teachers are great at Clay. They are very supportive. The RLC program is awesome. The principal has a power issues. She likes to flex her muscles at the cost of your child and the community.
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Posted by a parent on 11/18/08
I love Clay, but was very disappointed when my child's first grade teacher was not renewed last year. She was wonderful! I think is it a shame that the ones who do not care to be there get to stay and the ones who care, leave! Very dissapointed!
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
My oldest daughter attended grades 1-5 at Clay Elementary. Now my 2 younger ones attend here. We have been very blessed to have wonderful and caring teachers then and now. I would NEVER dream of having them go anywhere else. Lisa
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Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
I have two children at Clay and I wouldn't want them anywhere else! The administration, office staff and teachers are wonderful. They truly care about each kid. I know my kids are getting the best education available. I LOVE CLAY ELEMENTARY!!!
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Posted by a parent on 07/21/07
Clay Elementary has a wonderful, caring learning environment. The teachers work together to provide the best possible academic programs. I've often seen teachers working late and on weekends to prepare for their students. My children have had different teachers for each grade level. I found all of
... Read more their teachers to be highly qualified, and very interested and concerned about each individual child. The Gifted program is excellent. The music teacher has wonderful programs. She has chiors for the third and fourth grades. She also teaches the students to play instruments. Violin classes are offered during school. Spanish and computer classes are offered after school. The school is active in the Scholars Bowl. They have a large percentage of Presidential 'Super Scholars.' Also, many classes participate in a Southeast Regional internet math competition with most of classes placing in the top three in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division coming from Clay School! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/21/05
I love the schools. My son had learned a great deal and has advanced quite well. Clay has an awsome RLC program. My only fear is over crowding our great school.
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Student enrollment:
806
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
44
Number of classrooms:
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Pinson schools — Clay Elementary School is located at 6745 Old Springville Rd, Pinson AL 35126. 6745 Old Springville Rd is in the 35126 ZIP code in Pinson, AL The school district for Clay Elementary School is the Jefferson County School District. Clay Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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