- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clayton, WI
Clayton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550258000558
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clayton, WI.
School address
District: Clayton School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550258000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Clayton Middle shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 550258000558 · Clayton, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 9.2:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Clayton Elementary (124 students)
Clayton Middle shrank from 56 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Clayton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clayton Elemen
Clayton Elementary
124 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
86 students
- This school 46
Clayton Middle
46 students
What this shows Clayton Middle reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Middle compares
Clayton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Clayton Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~46 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Middle
How many students attend Clayton Middle?
Clayton Middle has 46 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clayton, WI. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Middle is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Middle?
46.4% of students at Clayton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Middle is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Clayton, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Middle?
Clayton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Clayton School District also operates Clayton Elementary (124 students) and Clayton High (86 students). See the Clayton School District district page for the complete list.