- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clearwater, KS
Clearwater Elementary West
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Elementary West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200492000377
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Elementary West earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Elementary West has class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Elementary West ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clearwater, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Clearwater Elementary West held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200492000377 · Clearwater, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School (405 students)
Clearwater Elementary West held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Clearwater Elementary West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clearwater Int
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
405 students
- Clearwater Hig
Clearwater High
361 students
- This school
Clearwater Elementary West
329 students
What this shows Clearwater Elementary West reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater Elementary West compares
Clearwater Elementary West held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Clearwater Elementary West is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clearwater reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clearwater Elementary West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater Elementary West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Elementary West
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary West?
Clearwater Elementary West has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clearwater, KS. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary West?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary West is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater Elementary West?
32.4% of students at Clearwater Elementary West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Elementary West?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Elementary West is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Clearwater, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Elementary West?
Clearwater Elementary West has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Clearwater Elementary West rank among public schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Elementary West ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clearwater, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clearwater?
Besides Clearwater Elementary West, Clearwater also operates Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School (405 students) and Clearwater High (361 students). See the Clearwater district page for the complete list.