Enrollment
326
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200489000824
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Clay Center · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clay Center Community High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clay Center Community High
Clay Center Community High is a mid-sized high school in Clay Center, Kansas, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 273 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Clay County also operates Lincoln Elem (341 students) and Clay Center Community Middle (226 students) alongside Clay Center Community High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clay Center Community High compares
Clay Center Community High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,186
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay County, which includes Clay Center Community High.
$16,186
Per student
+5%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 52.9%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clay Center Community High a good school?
Clay Center Community High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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