- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 58.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garnavillo, IA
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191335000807
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Ridge Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
Clayton Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191335000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Clayton Ridge Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191335000807 · Garnavillo, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · 31.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students)
Clayton Ridge Elementary School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clayton Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Virtual A
Iowa Virtual Academy
1,457 students
- This school 293
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
293 students
- Clayton Ridge 176
Clayton Ridge High School
176 students
- Clayton Ridge 140
Clayton Ridge Middle School
140 students
What this shows Clayton Ridge Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Ridge Elementary School compares
Clayton Ridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$10,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Clayton Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton Ridge Comm School District reports $10,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garnavillo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Ridge Elementary School?
31.4% of students at Clayton Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Ridge Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Garnavillo, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Besides Clayton Ridge Elementary School, Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students), Clayton Ridge High School (176 students), and Clayton Ridge Middle School (140 students). See the Clayton Ridge Comm School District district page for the complete list.