- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Acworth, GA
Clark Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clark Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130111004072
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clark Creek Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clark Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111004072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Clark Creek Elementary School held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 130111004072 · Acworth, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,108 enr · 12.7:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Clark Creek Elementary School held near 1,159 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 89.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clark Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 1,108
Clark Creek Elementary School
1,108 students
What this shows Clark Creek Elementary School reports 1,108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clark Creek Elementary School compares
Clark Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,108
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Clark Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clark Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clark Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Acworth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pitner Elementary School
Standard public school
802 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Pickett's Mill Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ford Elementary School
Standard public school
750 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Baker Elementary School
Standard public school
738 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Frey Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
523 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clark Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Clark Creek Elementary School?
Clark Creek Elementary School has 1,108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,159 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Creek Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clark Creek Elementary School?
33.4% of students at Clark Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clark Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clark Creek Elementary School is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clark Creek Elementary School?
Clark Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clark Creek Elementary School rank among schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Clark Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Clark Creek Elementary School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.