- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, NJ
Clayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340318002498
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, NJ.
School address
District: Clayton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340318002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Clayton High School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 340318002498 · Clayton, NJ High · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 12.3:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Herma S. Simmons Elementary School (715 students)
Clayton High School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Clayton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herma S. Simmo
Herma S. Simmons Elementary School
715 students
- This school
Clayton High School
431 students
- Clayton Middle
Clayton Middle School
299 students
What this shows Clayton High School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton High School compares
Clayton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▲ 18% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 108 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Clayton High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton Public School District reports $21,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herma S. Simmons Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton High School
How many students attend Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has 431 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton High School?
35.0% of students at Clayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton High School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Clayton, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton High School?
Clayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Clayton High School rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clayton, NJ. 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 Public School District?
Besides Clayton High School, Clayton Public School District also operates Herma S. Simmons Elementary School (715 students) and Clayton Middle School (299 students). See the Clayton Public School District district page for the complete list.