- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ellijay, GA
Clear Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130234004093
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ellijay · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA.
School address
District: Gilmer County · Georgia
NCES ID 130234004093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Clear Creek Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130234004093 · Ellijay, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
575 enr · 14:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer High School (1,216 students)
Clear Creek Elementary School held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clear Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer High Sc
Gilmer High School
1,216 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
904 students
- Ellijay Elemen
Ellijay Elementary School
761 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
668 students
- This school
Clear Creek Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Clear Creek Elementary School reports 575 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Creek Elementary School compares
Clear 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,062
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Clear Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilmer County reports $14,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Ellijay
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~575 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ellijay, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 School?
44.1% of students at Clear Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Ellijay, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Clear Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellijay?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ellijay on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilmer County?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary School, Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students), Clear Creek Middle School (904 students), and Ellijay Elementary School (761 students). See the Gilmer County district page for the complete list.