Enrollment
140
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Guttenberg, IA
Clayton Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191335000751
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Ridge Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Guttenberg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Guttenberg, IA.
School address
District: Clayton Ridge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191335000751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
35:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+136% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clayton Ridge Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clayton Ridge Middle School
Clayton Ridge Middle School is a small middle school in Guttenberg, Iowa, enrolling 140 students.
Class loads run heavy: 35:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 136% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.0% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Middle 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 Middle School compares
Clayton Ridge Middle 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 | 35:1 | ▲ 136% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
35:1
students per teacher
- 136% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 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 92.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Clayton Ridge Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton Ridge Comm School District, which includes Clayton Ridge Middle 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 Middle 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Ridge Middle 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
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~140 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clayton Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Clayton Ridge Middle School?
Clayton Ridge Middle School has 140 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Guttenberg, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Ridge Middle School is 35:1, which is 136% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 123% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Ridge Middle School?
32.0% of students at Clayton Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Ridge Middle School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Guttenberg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Ridge Middle School?
Clayton Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clayton Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Guttenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Ridge Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Clayton Ridge Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Middle School, Clayton Ridge Comm School District also operates Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students), Clayton Ridge Elementary School (293 students), and Clayton Ridge High School (176 students). See the Clayton Ridge Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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