- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellijay, GA
Clear Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130234003371
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Creek Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ellijay · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ellijay, GA.
School address
District: Gilmer County · Georgia
NCES ID 130234003371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Clear Creek Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130234003371 · Ellijay, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 14.8:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilmer High School (1,216 students)
Clear Creek Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clear Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilmer High Sc
Gilmer High School
1,216 students
- This school
Clear Creek Middle School
904 students
- Ellijay Elemen
Ellijay Elementary School
761 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
668 students
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
575 students
What this shows Clear Creek Middle School reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Creek Middle School compares
Clear Creek Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Clear Creek Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellijay Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Creek Middle School
How many students attend Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has 904 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellijay, GA. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Creek Middle School?
54.0% of students at Clear Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Creek Middle School is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Ellijay, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Creek Middle School?
Clear Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Ellijay?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Creek Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Gilmer County also operates Gilmer High School (1,216 students), Ellijay Elementary School (761 students), and Mountain View Elementary (668 students). See the Gilmer County district page for the complete list.