- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Moines, IA
Clive Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Clive Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193093001789
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clive Learning Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clive Learning Academy has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clive Learning Academy ranks #4 of 14 schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093001789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Clive Learning Academy held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 193093001789 · Des Moines, IA Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 13.4:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Clive Learning Academy held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clive Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
2,178 students
- Westridge Elem 744
Westridge Elementary
744 students
- Valley Southwo 678
Valley Southwoods
678 students
- Indian Hills J 661
Indian Hills Junior High School
661 students
- Jordan Creek E 652
Jordan Creek Elementary School
652 students
- This school 551
Clive Learning Academy
551 students
What this shows Clive Learning Academy reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clive Learning Academy compares
Clive Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Clive Learning Academy is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Des Moines Comm School District reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clive Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clive Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Des Moines
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cornell Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Capitol View Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Moulton Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Delaware Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cowles Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Virtual Campus
Standard public school
380 students 10:1 students per teacher
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clive Learning Academy
How many students attend Clive Learning Academy?
Clive Learning Academy has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clive Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Clive Learning Academy is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Clive Learning Academy?
37.7% of students at Clive Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clive Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Clive Learning Academy is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clive Learning Academy?
Clive Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Clive Learning Academy rank among schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Clive Learning Academy ranks #4 of 14 schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Clive Learning Academy, West Des Moines Comm School District also operates Valley High School (2,178 students), Westridge Elementary (744 students), and Valley Southwoods (678 students). See the West Des Moines Comm School District district page for the complete list.