- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Piedmont, MO
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 290975000277
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
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 Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, MO.
School address
District: Clearwater R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290975000277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Clearwater High held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 290975000277 · Piedmont, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 11.5:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clearwater Elementary (363 students)
Clearwater High held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Clearwater High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clearwater Ele
Clearwater Elementary
363 students
- Clearwater Mid
Clearwater Middle
265 students
- This school
Clearwater High
230 students
What this shows Clearwater High reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clearwater High compares
Clearwater High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,680
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Clearwater High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Clearwater R-I reports $10,680 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 Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clearwater High
How many students attend Clearwater High?
Clearwater High has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Piedmont, MO. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater High is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater High?
46.9% of students at Clearwater High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater High?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater High is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Piedmont, MO.
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 Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, MO. 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 R-I?
Besides Clearwater High, Clearwater R-I also operates Clearwater Elementary (363 students) and Clearwater Middle (265 students). See the Clearwater R-I district page for the complete list.