- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clear Lake, IA
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190762000362
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, IA.
School address
District: Clear Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190762000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Clear Creek Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 190762000362 · Clear Lake, IA Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 15.6:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Lake High School (461 students)
Clear Creek Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clear Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clear Creek Elementary School
685 students
- Clear Lake Hig
Clear Lake High School
461 students
- Clear Lake Mid
Clear Lake Middle School
308 students
What this shows Clear Creek Elementary School reports 685 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 Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Iowa - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Clear Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Lake Comm School District reports $11,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clear Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 688 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Creek Elementary School?
25.6% of students at Clear Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clear Lake Comm School District?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary School, Clear Lake Comm School District also operates Clear Lake High School (461 students) and Clear Lake Middle School (308 students). See the Clear Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.