Top Rankings
Claude Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 297 students in Claude Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Claude Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,273 Schools
# Students
297 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Claude Independent School District, which is ranked #168 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (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
#168 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
85%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,960 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,960
$13,371
Spending / Student
$15,801
$14,099
Best Claude Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claude Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W 5 St
Claude, TX 79019
(806) 226-2191
Claude, TX 79019
(806) 226-2191
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Claude Independent School District?
Claude Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 297 students.
What is the rank of Claude Independent School District?
Claude Independent School District is ranked #168 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Claude Independent School District?
85% of Claude Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Claude Independent School District?
Claude Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Claude Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,801 is higher than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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