Public elementary schoolGrades PK–4Forney ISD

Claybon Elementary

1011 FM 741, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4305

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 3 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (83).
581students
14.9students per teacher
95.3%attendance
5thof 11 Forney ISD elementary schools
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BADBDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Claybon Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 83

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 80

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 74

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Claybon Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level78%
Meets grade level57%
Forney ISD elementary schools: 51.5%
Masters grade level26%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

581students in 2024–25Up 5% from 551 the year before
14.9students per teacher39 full-time teachers
18.3average class sizeForney ISD elementary schools: 18.7
6.3 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,303average teacher base pay
43.5%from low-income familiesForney ISD elementary schools: 52.9%
9.3%English learners
7.2%in gifted & talented
10.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 37.5%African American 32.2%Hispanic 23.1%Two or More Races 4.8%Asian 2.1%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

–Early Childhood CenterForney ISD · 1.1 mi BCriswell ElementaryForney ISD · 80 · 1.5 mi AJohnson ElementaryForney ISD · 92 · 1.5 mi DHenderson ElementaryForney ISD · 69 · 1.7 mi BCrosby ElementaryForney ISD · 85 · 2.3 mi DWillett ElementaryForney ISD · 67 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Claybon Elementary

What is Claybon Elementary’s TEA rating?

Claybon Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (83) in 2025.

What grades does Claybon Elementary serve?

Grades PK–4. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 1011 FM 741 in Forney.

How many students go to Claybon Elementary?

581 students in 2024–25, up 5% from 551 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Claybon Elementary compare with other Forney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 5th of 11 Forney ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 18% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Claybon Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.