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Clayton School District

236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clayton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 279 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏs in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
279 Students
813,989 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
58,974 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clayton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (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.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#396 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
20-24%
38%
30-34%
44%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,050 is higher than the state median of $17,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,746 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,050
$17,038
Spending / Student
$21,746
$17,011

Best Clayton School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 3 public schools serving 279 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #399 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
95% of Clayton School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,746 is higher than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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