Enrollment
329
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearwater Elementary West compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearwater Elementary West
Clearwater Elementary West is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Clearwater, Kansas, enrolling 329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Clearwater spends $12,401 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clearwater also operates Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School (405 students) and Clearwater High (361 students) alongside Clearwater Elementary West.
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 Clearwater Elementary West compares
Clearwater Elementary West on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clearwater, which includes Clearwater Elementary West.
$12,401
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 71.2%
Federal 5.7%
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 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Clearwater on the city page.
Is Clearwater Elementary West a good school?
Clearwater Elementary West earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Kansas 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 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.
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