Enrollment
435
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hendersonville, NC
Clear Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clear Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370210002631
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Hendersonville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hendersonville, NC.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210002631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Creek Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Creek Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hendersonville, North Carolina, enrolling 435 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hendersonville's public schools, it stands alongside Bruce Drysdale Elementary (473 students): Clear Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.3:1).
Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students) and North Henderson High (1,052 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 North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Clear Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henderson County Schools, which includes Clear Creek Elementary.
$11,469
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 58.3%
Federal 19.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | 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
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Hendersonville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bruce Drysdale Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sugarloaf Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Edneyville Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Dana Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Atkinson Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Elementary
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hendersonville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Clear Creek Elementary?
64.0% of students at Clear Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Hendersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 schools in Hendersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hendersonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hendersonville on the city page.
Is Clear Creek Elementary a good school?
Clear Creek Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina 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 Henderson County Schools?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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