Cleveland Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Clayton, North Carolina 27520 · Johnston County Public Schools
#487 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#30984 of 50,301 nationally
About Cleveland Elementary
Cleveland Elementary is a public elementary located in Clayton, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 851 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 41.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 487th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 851.
There are 14 schools in Clayton; Cleveland Elementary ranks 3rd of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cleveland Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cleveland Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cleveland Middle
Garner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students · 709 m away
West View Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
969 students · 2.7 km away
Polenta Elementary
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students · 3.0 km away
Cleveland High
Clayton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students · 4.8 km away
West Johnston High
Benson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students · 6.2 km away
Swift Creek Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students · 6.2 km away
Dixon Road Elementary
Willow Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 6.9 km away
McGee's Crossroads Middle
Benson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students · 7.8 km away
McGee's Crossroads Elem
Angier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students · 7.9 km away
Clayton Middle
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students · 9.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Idlewild Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Reedy Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
Stoney Creek Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades K–5
850 students
Highland Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
854 students
Hardin Park Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
854 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland Elementary a good school?
Cleveland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 41.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #487 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cleveland Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Cleveland Elementary ranks #487 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #30984 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary?
Cleveland Elementary had 851 students in 2025.
Is Cleveland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Cleveland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cleveland Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cleveland Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.