- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 58.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Guttenberg, IA
Clayton Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191335000806
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Ridge High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Guttenberg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Ridge High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Guttenberg, IA.
School address
District: Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191335000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Clayton Ridge High School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 191335000806 · Guttenberg, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.8:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students)
Clayton Ridge High School shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clayton Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Virtual A
Iowa Virtual Academy
1,457 students
- Clayton Ridge 293
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
293 students
- This school 176
Clayton Ridge High School
176 students
- Clayton Ridge 140
Clayton Ridge Middle School
140 students
What this shows Clayton Ridge High School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Ridge High School compares
Clayton Ridge High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Iowa - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$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
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Clayton Ridge High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High 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 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Ridge High School
How many students attend Clayton Ridge High School?
Clayton Ridge High School has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Guttenberg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge High School is 9.8:1, which is 34% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 38% 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 High School?
35.4% of students at Clayton Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Ridge High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Guttenberg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Ridge High School?
Clayton Ridge High 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).
How does Clayton Ridge High School rank among public schools in Guttenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Ridge High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Guttenberg, IA. 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 Ridge Comm School District?
Besides Clayton Ridge High School, Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students), Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students), and Clayton Ridge Middle School (140 students). See the Clayton Ridge Comm School District district page for the complete list.