Enrollment
448
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silverdale, WA
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530108000180
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Silverdale · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA.
School address
District: Central Kitsap School District · Washington
NCES ID 530108000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Creek Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Creek Elementary School
Clear Creek Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Silverdale, Washington, enrolling 448 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 483 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students) and Olympic High School (1,162 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Washington - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 6.7%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Clear Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Kitsap School District, which includes Clear Creek Elementary School.
$16,203
Per student
-17%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 17.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Kitsap High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olympic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klahowya Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgetop Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,564
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
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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 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silverdale, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 8% 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?
26.5% of students at Clear Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Elementary School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Silverdale, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in Silverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 schools in Silverdale, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Silverdale on the city page.
Is Clear Creek Elementary School a good school?
Clear Creek Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Washington 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 Central Kitsap School District?
Besides Clear Creek Elementary School, Central Kitsap School District also operates Central Kitsap High School (1,564 students), Olympic High School (1,162 students), and Klahowya Secondary (1,016 students). See the Central Kitsap School District district page for the complete list.
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