Clayton Ridge Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clayton Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Clayton Ridge Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Clayton Ridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clayton Ridge Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
5%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
90%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clayton Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
246 students attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Clayton Ridge Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clayton Ridge Elementary School?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clayton Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton Ridge Elementary School part of?
Clayton Ridge Elementary School is part of Clayton Ridge Community School District.
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