Clayton Ridge Elementary School

502 W. Watson Street
Garnavillo, IA 52049

www.claytonridge.k12.is.us

306 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Clayton Ridge Elementary School, located in the scenic river town of Guttenberg, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Clayton Ridge Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing small-town values and a close-knit community atmosphere, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through personalized instruction and active parent involvement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while leveraging the resources of a public school system committed to continuous improvement. In addition to core academics, Clayton Ridge Elementary places a strong emphasis on extracurricular opportunities and community spirit, encouraging students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Guttenberg community, the school strives to create a safe and inspiring space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

306

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Ridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	12
Black	5
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
278 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.9 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Black
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton Ridge Comm School District
Phone:	(563)964-2321
Website:	http://www.claytonridge.k12.is.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 44