- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clearwater, KS
Clearwater High
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200492000378
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clearwater, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Clearwater High held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200492000378 · Clearwater, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 14.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School (405 students)
Clearwater High held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Clearwater High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clearwater Int
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
405 students
- This school
Clearwater High
361 students
- Clearwater Ele
Clearwater Elementary West
329 students
What this shows Clearwater High reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater High compares
Clearwater High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Clearwater High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High 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 Elementary West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearwater High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide high 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater High
How many students attend Clearwater High?
Clearwater High has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clearwater, KS. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater High?
22.8% of students at Clearwater High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater High?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater High is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Clearwater, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater High?
Clearwater High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High ranks #2 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 High, Clearwater also operates Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School (405 students) and Clearwater Elementary West (329 students). See the Clearwater district page for the complete list.