- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clayton, WI
Clayton High
Federal NCES profile for Clayton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550258000290
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton High has class sizes smaller than 91% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clayton, WI.
School address
District: Clayton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550258000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Clayton High held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 550258000290 · Clayton, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 9.6:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton Elementary (124 students)
Clayton High held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clayton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton Elemen
Clayton Elementary
124 students
- This school
Clayton High
86 students
- Clayton Middle 46
Clayton Middle
46 students
What this shows Clayton High reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton High compares
Clayton High 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Clayton High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton High'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 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 (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton High
How many students attend Clayton High?
Clayton High has 86 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clayton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton High is 9.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 39% 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 High?
31.2% of students at Clayton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton High?
The largest demographic group at Clayton High is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Clayton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton High?
Clayton High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton High ranks #3 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 High, Clayton School District also operates Clayton Elementary (124 students) and Clayton Middle (46 students). See the Clayton School District district page for the complete list.