- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clay Center, KS
Clay Center Community High
Federal NCES profile for Clay Center Community High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200489000824
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay Center Community High earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Clay Center · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clay Center Community High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Center Community High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS.
School address
District: Clay County · Kansas
NCES ID 200489000824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Clay Center Community High held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 200489000824 · Clay Center, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.2:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem (341 students)
Clay Center Community High held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Clay Center Community High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elem
Lincoln Elem
341 students
- This school
Clay Center Community High
326 students
- Clay Center Co
Clay Center Community Middle
226 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem
170 students
- Wakefield Elem 129
Wakefield Elem
129 students
- Wakefield High 80
Wakefield High
80 students
What this shows Clay Center Community High reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay Center Community High compares
Clay Center Community High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,166
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Clay Center Community High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $17,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay Center Community High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay Center Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay Center Community High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay Center Community High
How many students attend Clay Center Community High?
Clay Center Community High has 326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clay Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Center Community High is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay Center Community High?
29.0% of students at Clay Center Community High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay Center Community High?
The largest demographic group at Clay Center Community High is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Clay Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay Center Community High?
Clay Center Community High has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clay Center Community High rank among public schools in Clay Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay Center Community High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Clay Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clay Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Clay Center Community High, Clay County also operates Lincoln Elem (341 students), Clay Center Community Middle (226 students), and Garfield Elem (170 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.