Clear Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Clear Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ellijay, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 596 students. The school is part of the Gilmer County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clear Creek Elementary consistently outperforms the Gilmer County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5. In 2023-2024, 69.5% of 5th-grade students at Clear Creek were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 52.9% in Gilmer County and 48.2% statewide. In Mathematics, Clear Creek's 5th-grade proficiency rate was 55.3%, higher than the Gilmer County (47.5%) and Georgia (41%) averages. The school has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking of 322 out of 1,248 schools in 2023-2024, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Gilmer County district, Clear Creek Elementary stands out as the top performer, with higher proficiency rates and a higher school ranking. Ellijay Elementary and Mountain View Elementary, while also part of the Gilmer County district, have lower proficiency rates and lower school rankings compared to Clear Creek. This suggests that Clear Creek Elementary is providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students compared to other local options.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 901 Clear Creek School Drive
       Ellijay, GA  30536


(706) 276-5010

District: Gilmer County

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Clear Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Creek Middle School
High:    Gilmer High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
Hispanic:
22.7%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details Clear Creek Elementary School ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.77. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gilmer County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilmer County 56th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clear Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.05 419th 1214 65.5%
2022 64.15 407th 1244 67.3%
2023 69.06 347th 1242 72.1%
2024 71.77 322nd 1248 74.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clear Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 493 2 7 142 3 0 5 0 652
2014 484 3 5 156 1 0 5 0 654
2015 418 2 2 191 1 0 3 0 617
2016 400 1 1 200 1 0 3 0 606
2017 384 0 1 180 1 0 6 0 572
2018 335 1 0 175 1 0 5 0 517
2019 352 2 0 184 0 0 5 0 543
2020 515 1 4 145 0 0 6 0 671
2021 504 0 4 142 0 0 6 0 656
2022 455 2 8 138 0 0 4 0 607
2023 440 4 7 135 2 0 8 0 596

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 Clear Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 652 40.1 16.2 75.3
2014 654 41.7 15.6 80.3
2015 617 43.0 14.3 79.9
2016 606 41.0 14.7 73.4
2017 572 40.6 14.0 74.3
2018 517 37.3 13.8 69.8
2019 543 36.0 15.0 69.4
2020 671 45.7 14.6 58.7
2021 656 43.4 15.1 53.8
2022 607 40.4 15.0 n/a
2023 596 41.3 14.4 53.7

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 Clear Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 652 40.1 16.2 75.3
2014 654 41.7 15.6 80.3
2015 617 43.0 14.3 79.9
2016 606 41.0 14.7 73.4
2017 572 40.6 14.0 74.3
2018 517 37.3 13.8 69.8
2019 543 36.0 15.0 69.4
2020 671 45.7 14.6 58.7
2021 656 43.4 15.1 53.8
2022 607 40.4 15.0 n/a
2023 596 41.3 14.4 53.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clear Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,305 (10.2%) $11,502 (89.8%) $12,807
2018 $1,218 (9.4%) $11,716 (90.6%) $12,934
2019 $1,170 (9.6%) $10,991 (90.4%) $12,160

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Creek Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543596
 9.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian02
Asian07
Hispanic184135
 26.6%
Pacific Islander00
White352440
 25%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.4%53.7%
 15.7%


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

Middle : Clear Creek Middle School
High : Gilmer High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Clear Creek Elementary School.

Students at Clear Creek Elementary School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Clear Creek Elementary School ranks 322nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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