Top Rankings
Clayton Ridge Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,066 students in Clayton Ridge Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Clayton Ridge Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
4 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
2,066 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clayton Ridge 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 67% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
67%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
76%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,652 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,369
$16,592
Spending / Student
$6,652
$16,163
Best Clayton Ridge Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 W. Watson Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 964-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clayton Ridge High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 S River Park Dr
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-2342
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,066 students.
What is the rank of Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District is ranked #235 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
76% of Clayton Ridge Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton Ridge Comm School District?
Clayton Ridge Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton Ridge Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,652 is less than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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