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Clayton, MO vs Atascadero, CA

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- Atascadero spends 14.0% more per student than Clayton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 49.0% higher in Atascadero than in Clayton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atascadero had 1.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Clayton
 Clayton, MOAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.79.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree12.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

St Louis summers are hot and humid...Fall and spring are not very friendly to people with allergies.. Winter is  More

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The weather in St Louis can be hot and humid in the summer. Cold in the  More

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St. Louis in general has an extremely affordable cost of living. Housing is under the nat'l average, as is gasoline. Food, restaurants and entertainment is all  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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