- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063000124
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Clear Creek Elementary School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 180063000124 · Bloomington, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 9.8:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High School South (1,691 students)
Clear Creek Elementary School shrank from 361 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Clear Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School South
1,691 students
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High School North
1,528 students
- Summit Element 617
Summit Elementary School
617 students
- Jackson Creek 572
Jackson Creek Middle School
572 students
- Tri-North Midd 569
Tri-North Middle School
569 students
- This school 294
Clear Creek Elementary School
294 students
What this shows Clear Creek Elementary School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Creek Elementary School compares
Clear Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,392
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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
27
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Clear Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Community Sch Corp reports $13,392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bloomington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Binford Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Childs Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% 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?
46.8% of students at Clear Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #12 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.