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Clayton Ridge Elementary School

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Clayton Ridge Elementary School ranks 127 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

127^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Clayton Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Garnavillo, Iowa, serving 289 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clayton Ridge Community School District, which is ranked 218 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clayton Ridge Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Iowa elementary schools in recent years, including a ranking of 92 out of 574 schools in 2021-2022, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 14.6 students per teacher, which may contribute to its academic success.

While Clayton Ridge Elementary School has generally performed well academically, the school has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15% to 23.4% in recent years. When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School, MFL MarMac Elementary School, and Central Elementary, Clayton Ridge Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's higher spending per student of $25,462 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the nearby schools, may also contribute to its academic success and the resources available to students.

293

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,462

Per pupil spending ?

30.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

502 W. Watson Street
Garnavillo, IA 52049-0009

(563) 964-2321

District: Clayton Ridge Community School District

Students who attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clayton Ridge Middle School
High:	Clayton Ridge High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 86th percentile in 2019 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (80% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Iowa elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 86th-percentile peak (2019) to 78th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg57%

Iowa avg71%

127^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 30 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 313Clayton Ridge Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	74.1	127 of 576	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	60.3	252 of 557	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.4	192 of 565	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.9	92 of 574	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	178 of 567	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.9	86 of 603	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	51.1	362 of 599	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.3	322 of 616	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	73.5	124 of 603	79.4%	★★★★☆
2013	56.4	314 of 624	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.9	423 of 626	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics86%+12 vs state

English Language Arts81%+10 vs state

Science65%~ state avg

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Schools Near Clayton Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clayton Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 W. Watson Street	Garnavillo	52049	Clayton County	Clayton Ridge Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 964-2321	293	22	13.5	30.7%	276 (94.2%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	74.1	127^th of 576 public elementary schools	78.0%		60.3	252^nd of 557 public elementary schools	54.8%	125	79.5	87.9	78.4		90.9	87.9	80.4		64.7	$25,462	$1,129	$24,332
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 1st Street NW	Elkader	52043	Clayton County	Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 245-1472	292	19	15.3	47.3%	257 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	73.5	135^th of 576 public elementary schools	76.6%		70.8	152^nd of 557 public elementary schools	72.7%	17	73.7	72.5	75.9	80.6	89.5	90.0	86.2	87.1	82.8	$15,237	$509	$14,727
McGregor Intermediate School	Public	4-5	920 W Main St.	Mc Gregor	52157	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 873-2250	130	9	14.6	32.3%	124 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	47.3	351^st of 576 public elementary schools	39.1%		53	312^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.0%	39		82.8	67.6			74.1	66.2		57.4	$8,864	$248	$8,616
MFL MarMac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	700 S Page St.	Monona	52159	Clayton County	MFL MarMac Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 539-2032	318	23	13.6	28.6%	299 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)	76.5				76.5					$12,542	$631	$11,911
Edgewood-Colesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	409 East St	Colesburg	52035	Delaware County	Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 856-2415	284	25	11.5	38.4%	274 (96.5%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64	229^th of 576 public elementary schools	60.2%					(n/a)	73.7	82.8	81.1	62.2	73.7	93.1	81.1	75.7	81.1	$11,286	$861	$10,425

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clayton Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Clayton Ridge Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Clayton Ridge Elementary School in?

Clayton Ridge Community School District

How many students attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 293 students attended Clayton Ridge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Clayton Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clayton Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clayton Ridge Middle School
High : Clayton Ridge High School

Is Clayton Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Clayton Ridge Elementary School ranks 127^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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