Enrollment
425
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Creek Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Creek Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Shelbyville, Kentucky, enrolling 425 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shelbyville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Marnel C. Moorman School (803 students): Clear Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.4:1).
Shelby County also operates Martha Layne Collins High School (1,157 students) and Shelby County High School (1,003 students) alongside Clear Creek Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clear Creek Elementary compares
Clear Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelby County, which includes Clear Creek Elementary.
$12,646
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 44.0%
Federal 16.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clear Creek Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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