Clayton County starts construction of elementary school

This rendering shows the planned East Clayton Elementary School. COURTESY OF CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

This rendering shows the planned East Clayton Elementary School. COURTESY OF CLAYTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Clayton County school officials have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday afternoon for the new East Clayton Elementary School.

The $20 million school will be near Stagecoach and Steele roads in the Ellenwood area, about three miles from the current school.

The 120,000-square-foot facility will contain 52 classrooms, three computer labs, a sports field and playgrounds. It’s scheduled to be opened by summer 2018.

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