- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clay City, IN
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay City Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180084000157
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay City Jr-Sr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 366
- students enrolled
Clay City Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Clay City Jr-Sr High School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180084000157 · Clay City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 14.1:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
Clay City Jr-Sr High School held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clay City Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- Staunton Eleme
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- This school
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- Meridian Stree 321
Meridian Street Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Clay City Jr-Sr High School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay City Jr-Sr High School compares
Clay City Jr-Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Clay City Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay City Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay City Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay City Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Clay City Jr-Sr High School?
Clay City Jr-Sr High School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clay City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay City Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay City Jr-Sr High School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clay City Jr-Sr High School?
38.4% of students at Clay City Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clay City Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Clay City Jr-Sr High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Clay City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay City Jr-Sr High School?
Clay City Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
What other schools are in Clay Community Schools?
Besides Clay City Jr-Sr High School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.