Clayton (John M.) Elementary School vs J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 63 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
Frankford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades K–K
454 students
| Measure | Clayton (John M.) Elementary School Frankford, Delaware | J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center Magnolia, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 121 | #114 of 121 |
| National rank | #13880 of 50,301 | #46282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 446 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Frankford | Magnolia |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton (John M.) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 17.6).
- •Clayton (John M.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.9).
- •J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 454 students compared with 446.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton (John M.) Elementary School better than J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton (John M.) Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clayton (John M.) Elementary School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Frankford and Magnolia in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School: 446. J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton (John M.) Elementary School and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center rank in Delaware?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is 37th of 121 and J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center is 114th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).