Enrollment
575
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Creek Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ellijay, Georgia, enrolling 575 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ellijay's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Elementary (668 students): Clear Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 15.2:1).
Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students) and Clear Creek Middle School (904 students) alongside Clear Creek Elementary School.
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 School compares
Clear Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilmer County, which includes Clear Creek Elementary School.
$12,721
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clear Creek Elementary School a good school?
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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