Enrollment
176
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191335000806
👥 S:T ratio 61
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Guttenberg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton Ridge High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton Ridge High School
Clayton Ridge High School is a mid-sized high school in Guttenberg, Iowa, enrolling 176 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Clayton Ridge High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Iowa schools and 34% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.4% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #109.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clayton Ridge Comm School District spends $9,894 per pupil, 23% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students) and Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students) alongside Clayton Ridge High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clayton Ridge High School compares
Clayton Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Ridge Comm School District, which includes Clayton Ridge High School.
$9,894
Per student
-23%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 28.0%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 58.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Guttenberg on the city page.
Is Clayton Ridge High School a good school?
Clayton Ridge High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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