Top Rankings
Clay Central-Everly Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in Clay Central-Everly Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Clay Central-Everly Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
53 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clay Central-Everly Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#295 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $92,528 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $78,472 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$92,528
$18,179
Spending / Student
$78,472
$18,122
Best Clay Central-Everly Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clay Central-everly Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clay Central-Everly Comm School District?
Clay Central-Everly Comm School District manages 1 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of Clay Central-Everly Comm School District?
Clay Central-Everly Comm School District is ranked #295 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clay Central-Everly Comm School District?
89% of Clay Central-Everly Comm School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clay Central-Everly Comm School District?
Clay Central-Everly Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clay Central-Everly Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $78,472 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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