- Enrollment
- 1,457
- Students per teacher
- 58.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Clayton Ridge Middle School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 191335000751 · Guttenberg, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 35:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Virtual Academy (1,457 students)
Clayton Ridge Middle School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 4.9 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clayton Ridge Middle 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
- Clayton Ridge 176
Clayton Ridge High School
176 students
- This school 140
Clayton Ridge Middle School
140 students
What this shows Clayton Ridge Middle School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Ridge Middle School compares
Clayton Ridge Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~140 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.