- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, KY
Clear Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clear Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210532001295
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY.
School address
District: Shelby County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210532001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Clear Creek Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 210532001295 · Shelbyville, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.7:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students)
Clear Creek Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Clear Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martha Layne C
Martha Layne Collins High School
1,157 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County High School
1,003 students
- Marnel C. Moor
Marnel C. Moorman School
803 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County West Middle School
563 students
- Shelby County
Shelby County East Middle School
505 students
- This school 425
Clear Creek Elementary
425 students
What this shows Clear Creek Elementary reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Creek Elementary compares
Clear Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 18% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Clear Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $14,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Layne Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marnel C. Moorman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby County West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby County East Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Marnel C. Moorman School
Standard public school
803 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Painted Stone Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Elementary
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Creek Elementary?
48.7% of students at Clear Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Clear Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Shelbyville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary, Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students), Shelby County High School (1,003 students), and Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.