- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, WI
Clayton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550258000289
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, WI.
School address
District: Clayton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550258000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Clayton Elementary held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550258000289 · Clayton, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 10.3:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton High (86 students)
Clayton Elementary held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clayton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clayton Elementary
124 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
86 students
- Clayton Middle 46
Clayton Middle
46 students
What this shows Clayton Elementary reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Elementary compares
Clayton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 14% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Clayton Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Clayton School District reports $19,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Elementary
How many students attend Clayton Elementary?
Clayton Elementary has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Clayton Elementary?
38.7% of students at Clayton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Elementary is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Clayton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Elementary?
Clayton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Clayton Elementary rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clayton School District?
Besides Clayton Elementary, Clayton School District also operates Clayton High (86 students) and Clayton Middle (46 students). See the Clayton School District district page for the complete list.