The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Math. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Claymont Elementary School
Claymont Elementary School serves grades one and two in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a small city on the eastern edge of Tuscarawas County with deep roots in clay manufacturing and a character shaped by early-1900s residential neighborhoods and a walkable historic downtown. The school sits in the town center, integrated into the civic fabric rather than on an isolated campus.
The school enrolled a modest number of students, split nearly evenly between first and second grade. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of the families the school serves. The student body is predominantly white, with small numbers of students identifying as Hispanic, Black, or multiracial. Data on special education enrollment and English learners was not available.
On state testing in 2021-22, third-graders at Claymont (the grades that had taken the Ohio State Tests most recently when the data was collected) showed mixed results. In math, roughly three-quarters of students reached proficiency or above. In English language arts, about three-fifths were proficient or above, indicating a softer foundation in reading and writing. The school's overall proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile among the school districts in Tuscarawas County. That said, these results came from testing data that is now several years old, and the school's current performance may differ. A parent may want to ask the school for the most recent test outcomes and whether the school has made changes to reading instruction or other areas since 2021-22.
The district is in the midst of substantial reorganization. The Claymont City School Board voted in March 2026 to close Claymont Intermediate School in the neighboring city of Dennison at the end of the current school year and realign the entire grade structure across the district. Under the new configuration, third graders will move to Claymont Elementary, and the intermediate grades (4-7) will attend a separate middle school. The district is also exploring a high school addition to create a 6-12 building. These changes stem from enrollment decline and ongoing property-tax funding uncertainty. For families with young children, this means the trajectory of where a child attends school beyond second grade will change significantly compared to the past. The intermediate school closure is the most visible marker of a district working through contraction.
Uhrichsville itself is a city in transition. Its economy has largely shifted away from the clay and coal industries that once drove it to a population peak many decades ago. Today, the town relies on healthcare, retail, services, and education, anchored by institutions like Trinity Health System's Twin City Medical Center in nearby Dennison. Recent regional development, including announced manufacturing projects in nearby Dover, has created some housing pressure, and local realtors describe the city as short on housing despite modest growth. The median home value in the area is notably lower than the state average, making homeownership accessible, though rental costs have been rising.
The school's location in central Uhrichsville places it within walking or short-driving distance of downtown amenities, the Claymont Public Library, and the downtown commercial strip. The area has no public commuter transit, so families rely on cars for most travel. Civic life centers on downtown, seasonal farmers market events in Dennison, and county recreation areas including Tuscora Park and Atwood Lake.
For a family considering Claymont Elementary, the school is a small, integrated part of a small city and a district undergoing significant restructuring. The early reading proficiency gap relative to math is worth exploring with the school, and families should have a clear picture of the new grade configurations and facilities that will apply once their child moves beyond second grade.
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