My 6 year old is in 1st grade and my 4 year old is an EELP student (special needs). My oldests kindergarten experience wasn't one of pleasure, his teacher was easily burnt out with him (he has ADHD). But this year, his experience is phenomanal! His teacher is loving, caring and really wants him to
... Read more do well. So far his school year is going great! He's had great days, I'm really proud of his success and the teachers help! My 4 yr old, just started, but he seems to enjoy class very much! He's excited to go to school. My only issue is the administrative group. They seem like they care, but don't seem answer my questions, or get me certain results. But the teachers my children have this year, seem to be very concerned. I can only advocate to much, to have that extra help from the teachers is awesome! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
My daughter is currently in 2nd grade and we have had a wonderful experience. Communication with administraators and teachers is open and welcomed. I feel we have a voice and have many opportunities to volunteer in the school to make it even better. I have had the pleasure of working closely with
... Read more various staff members, who are always looking for ways to make the school better and offer our students new programs for academic and social development. The school is filled with neighborhood families with a great sense of community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/09
This school is just average. How it has an A rating is beyond me. I can only guess it's because all the teachers do it teach to the FCAT. There are very few extra things like PE, computer, or music. Teachers also seem to be burnt out and apathetic to parental concerns. This definitely is not a
... Read more warm, caring and challenging environment for children. Grades may be good but everything else is lacking. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I attended this school in 1985 when I first moved to Florida, and I am thrilled that my daughter is now attending. She is a third grade student and has attended since 1st grade and I have been happy with all of her teachers thus far. They have challenged my daughter and since attending Claywell shows
... Read more such pride in her work. Her current teacher is wonderful and even has a special lunch bunch lit group that meets once a week for those that are excelling in their reading. All of her teachers have been innovative and seem very invested in the success of their students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/09
My husband and I are relatively new to Florida, as we moved here two years ago from Maryland. We did our research, of course, and Claywell, at least on paper, offered a very attractive package. Its test scores were high, teachers well-educated, and parent/student populations seemingly involved. One
... Read more of our children attended for his kindergarten year and had a very positive experience. His teacher was caring, patient, intelligent, and inspiring. When he got to first grade, things changed. His first-grade teacher is very FCAT-driven, concerned deeply about procedures and independence at the cost of kindness and compassion, and overall not very respectful of children as children. I think academically the school is satisfactory, but their lack of anything beyond academics is limited and sad. My son will not likely return to Claywell next year but will instead transfer to private school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
My daughter will be entering 2nd grade and my son will start kindergarten in the fall. We have had an exceptional 2 years so far at Claywell and look for ward to many to come. The teaching and administrative staff have done a tremendous job considering the number of children attending. Keep up the good
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Posted by a parent on 06/20/08
In my opinion, there are too many open doors/gates into the school that are kept open all day. Someone can walk in and leave with a child..thank god it's in a semi good neighborhood and that has not happened yet. In have a son inK there and his teacher is amazing and very patient with him..so far i am
... Read more ok with the school. Wish the few events we have volunteered for were better organized. spring fling..but all in all...it's better than most. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
I have a son in the First grade at Claywell. He has an enthusiastic teacher which supports him and his classmates individual needs. We enjoyed seeing our son in the Thanksgiving musical and will see him perform poetry this month. I have seen a change in his reading ability and desire to come to school.
... Read more The school is safe and the students are mannerly. The class sizes of students at Claywell are small. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/12/08
I volunteer at this school and see how the children are treated here. It all depends on which teacher you get. There are a few good ones that have stayed here but there are a lot of ones that aren't. The inconsistances with the policies and teaching is what I don't like. My child has been going here
... Read more for 3 years and is bored because she is not being challenged. The teacher that was chosen for her was supposed to be one that would challenge her and also nuture her. Instead this teacher is disorganized and is behind in lesson planning. The reward system that is set up is as inconsistant as the schools policy.The Thanksgiving show that the other parent talks about is only for certain grade levels. Not for the whole school. The chorus is only for certain grades. Have programs for the whole school!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/07
This is my son's second year at Claywell, and both of his teachers have been wonderful. They have helped my son become an enthusiastic learner and supported his and each of his classmate's unique personalities. The media center is active in developing reading and researching skills. We personally
... Read more have been involved in the yearly talent show, Thanksgiving show and currently the school play that will be performed early next year. So, while sports and art are missing (and that is too bad), there are other activities to get involved in. The principal does seem rather detached. However, in my opinion, at the classroom level, this school is right on. Read less
* In 2008-2009 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science. The FCAT Writing results are displayed separately on GreatSchools profiles. The FCAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.
Student enrollment:
953
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
60
Number of classrooms:
60
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Tampa schools — Claywell Elementary School is located at 4500 Northdale Blvd, Tampa FL 33624. 4500 Northdale Blvd is in the 33624 ZIP code in Tampa, FL The school district for Claywell Elementary School is the Hillsborough County Public Sd. Claywell Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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