Clark Creek Elementary School

Q: Is Clark Creek Elementary School a good school?

Clark Creek Elementary School ranks 606 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clark Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Acworth, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,113 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clark Creek Elementary School is part of a well-regarded school district, its academic performance has been a concern in recent years. The school's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the surrounding schools and the county/state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 28% (3rd grade) to 45.8% (4th grade), compared to the Cherokee County averages of 47.3% to 61.4%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 33.5% (3rd grade) to 54.2% (4th grade), while the county averages were 55.2% to 61.8%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 243rd out of 1,214 Georgia elementary schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 606th out of 1,248 in 2023-2024 (3-star rating).

Another factor that sets Clark Creek Elementary School apart is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.5% to 44.12% in recent years. This is higher than the nearby Bascomb Elementary School (10.9%) and Carmel Elementary School (46.67%), but lower than Oak Grove Elementary School (64.47%). The school's spending per student has also been lower than some of its nearby counterparts, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3219 Hunt Rd
Acworth, GA 30102

(770) 721-5800

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
606^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Clark Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	E. T. Booth Middle School
High:	Etowah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 1,113

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.7%

Hispanic:

24.5%

African American:

18.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clark Creek Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.43. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Clark Creek Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clark Creek Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	65.30	355^th	1240	71.4%
2016	66.20	370^th	1233	70.0%
2017	66.80	351^st	1205	70.9%
2018	66.80	359^th	1209	70.3%
2019	78.51	246^th	1234	80.1%
2021	78.54	243^rd	1214	80.0%
2022	65.21	393^rd	1244	68.4%
2023	59.85	446^th	1242	64.1%
2024	46.43	606^th	1248	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 17, 2020

Clark Creek Elementary has been excellent in providing quality education to the kids.
I have seen a good progress in my child's growth from past year. The teachers and staffs are excellent. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, May 2, 2016

The teachers at Clark Creek STEM Academy are wonderful. They have proven to be caring and dedicated to my children. My children come home from school happy everyday and for that I am very grateful. Parent and family involvement at this school is also outstanding and there is a lot to be said about that. This is a wonderful school with really great things to come in their future. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 9, 2015

The school has great teachers. My kid has been going to this school for K1 for few months and now on 1st grade. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 8, 2015

We are so blessed to be zoned for Clark Creek Elementary STEM Academy. It is a school of choice though and there are many students from surrounding elementary schools in our county that transfer over. There are small class sizes and dynamic teachers. The teachers are truly the best of the best! My sons are in K5 and there are about 23 kids and my other son in 4th has about 22 kids in his class.

There is an awesome Science Lab and STEM Lab. There is even a cooking lab for the younger kids to learn real life applications of science in cooking. There are robotics teams and so many other opportunities. The principal is always pushing the teachers (99% of them are Gifted Certified) to the next level. There is high level parent involvement and the staff encourages it.

I really can't say enough about how pleased my husband and I are. We really feel apart of the Clark Creek Family. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Clark Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	507	127	29	222	2	0	37	924
2014	542	140	26	220	2	2	40	972
2015	516	127	30	249	3	3	46	974
2016	558	132	40	251	2	2	55	1040
2017	582	151	42	255	1	3	59	1093
2018	619	166	57	281	3	4	55	1185
2019	630	197	68	267	0	4	68	1234
2020	618	195	73	273	0	0	73	1232
2021	541	193	74	273	0	0	73	1154
2022	506	189	69	268	0	0	75	1107
2023	486	202	66	273	0	0	86	1113

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clark Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	924	53.3	17.3	51.9
2014	972	56.4	17.2	53.8
2015	974	60.0	16.2	50.4
2016	1040	66.0	15.7	46.5
2017	1093	69.4	15.7	45.4
2018	1185	76.9	15.4	44.1
2019	1234	80.0	15.4	45.1
2020	1232	86.3	14.2	43.3
2021	1154	86.9	13.2	43.5
2022	1107	85.3	12.9	n/a
2023	1113	87.3	12.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clark Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	924	53.3	17.3	51.9
2014	972	56.4	17.2	53.8
2015	974	60.0	16.2	50.4
2016	1040	66.0	15.7	46.5
2017	1093	69.4	15.7	45.4
2018	1185	76.9	15.4	44.1
2019	1234	80.0	15.4	45.1
2020	1232	86.3	14.2	43.3
2021	1154	86.9	13.2	43.5
2022	1107	85.3	12.9	n/a
2023	1113	87.3	12.7	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clark Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$664 (8.0%)	$7,615 (92.0%)	$8,279
2018	$695 (8.1%)	$7,865 (91.9%)	$8,560
2019	$598 (6.5%)	$8,623 (93.5%)	$9,222

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 246^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 446^th of 1242 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clark Creek Elementary School)	50	36.5	13.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	49.9	48.3	1.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark Creek Elementary School)	69.7	48.3	21.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	68.6	58.8	9.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Creek Elementary School)	42.5	29.6	12.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	50.4	47	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clark Creek Elementary School)	62.1	39.8	22.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	65.8	60	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Creek Elementary School)	57.8	49.2	8.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)	57.6	52.7	4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clark Creek Elementary School)	62.7	56.5	6.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)	56.8	54.1	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Clark Creek Elementary School)	62.5	44.5	18%
5th Grade Science (Cherokee County)	51.5	48.5	3%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1234	1113	9.8%
African American	197	202	2.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	68	66	2.9%
Hispanic	267	273	2.2%
Pacific Islander	4	0	100%
White	630	486	22.9%
Two or More Races	68	86	26.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	44.1%	1%

Schools Near Clark Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3219 Hunt Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-5800	1,113	87	12.7	44.1%	486 (43.7%)	202 (18.1%)	273 (24.5%)	66 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (7.7%)	46.4	606^th of 1248 public elementary schools	51.4%		59.9	446^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.1%	160	28.0	45.8	37.6	33.5	54.2	35.1	38.1	$9,222	$599	$8,623
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6118 Woodstock Rd	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 721-8550	515	46	11.1	64.5%	165 (32.0%)	74 (14.4%)	225 (43.7%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	52.3	537^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.0%		47.3	585^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.9%	48	38.0	21.9	56.0	40.5	41.9	49.3	42.7	$12,851	$1,323	$11,529
Acworth Intermediate School	Public	2-5	4220 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6600	520	51	10.2	61.5%	143 (27.5%)	174 (33.5%)	148 (28.5%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.2%)	57.7	473^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	62.1%		55.8	502^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	59.6%	29	48.4	40.2	49.3	53.2	37.8	37.0	42.8	$10,904	$588	$10,316
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2361 Baker Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6629	785	63	12.5	42.2%	204 (26.0%)	290 (36.9%)	164 (20.9%)	57 (7.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (8.8%)	70.8	336^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.1%		69.7	337^th of 1242 public elementary schools	72.9%	1	48.7	46.2	55.7	48.3	55.2	57.3	47.3	$11,010	$627	$10,383
Allatoona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4150 New Hope Church Rd SE	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Bartow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 606-5843	415	33	12.5	74.0%	192 (46.3%)	24 (5.8%)	166 (40.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.0%)	55.3	502^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	59.8%		38.8	709^th of 1242 public elementary schools	42.9%	207	39.7	40.7	47.1	51.7	50.8	44.3	28.6	$10,427	$905	$9,522
McCall Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	4496 Dixie Ave	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 975-6775	269	29	9.2	59.9%	86 (32.0%)	73 (27.1%)	84 (31.2%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$15,116	$662	$14,454
Pitner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4575 Wade Green Rd NW	Acworth	30102	Cherokee County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8320	796	62	12.7	48.7%	276 (34.7%)	240 (30.2%)	169 (21.2%)	34 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	73 (9.2%)	59.3	460^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.1%		58.7	459^th of 1242 public elementary schools	63.0%	1	51.0	37.1	52.2	53.5	40.0	40.6	39.8	$10,941	$194	$10,747
Kennesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	3155 Jiles Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8172	575	59	9.8	42.4%	205 (35.7%)	176 (30.6%)	120 (20.9%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (9.2%)								(n/a)								$10,671	$199	$10,472
Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 704-1184	900	81	11.1	46.7%	416 (46.2%)	119 (13.2%)	265 (29.4%)	16 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (9.2%)	71.4	327^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.5	231^st of 1242 public elementary schools	81.4%	96	47.8	43.8	61.2	50.3	58.9	51.1	48.2	$9,799	$172	$9,627
Boston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Othello Dr	Woodstock	30189	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	No	(770) 704-1400	633	45	13.9	28.9%	409 (64.6%)	56 (8.8%)	116 (18.3%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	64.9	400^th of 1248 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.6	308^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.2%	92	50.5	38.5	58.8	52.6	46.7	40.7	48.3	$9,751	$243	$9,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Clark Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,113 students attended Clark Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clark Creek Elementary School?

Students at Clark Creek Elementary School are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Clark Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clark Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : E. T. Booth Middle School
High : Etowah High School

What district is Clark Creek Elementary School in?

Cherokee County

Is Clark Creek Elementary School a good school?

Clark Creek Elementary School ranks 606^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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