Enrollment
405
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clearwater, KS
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200492000376
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clearwater · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clearwater, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Clearwater, Kansas, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 405 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clearwater spends $12,401 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Clearwater also operates Clearwater High (361 students) and Clearwater Elementary West (329 students) alongside Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School.
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 Intermediate - Middle School compares
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School 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 Intermediate - Middle School.
$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 Intermediate - Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater High | 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 Intermediate - Middle School'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
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School
How many students attend Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School?
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clearwater, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School?
27.7% of students at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Clearwater, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School?
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Intermediate - Middle School rank among public schools in Clearwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School ranks #3 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 Intermediate - Middle School a good school?
Clearwater Intermediate - Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Intermediate - Middle School, Clearwater also operates Clearwater High (361 students) and Clearwater Elementary West (329 students). See the Clearwater district page for the complete list.
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