Clear Creek Elementary School

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Clear Creek Elementary School ranks 102 nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clear Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clear Lake, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 688 students. The school is part of the Clear Lake Community School District, which is ranked 84 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clear Creek Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71.9% of 3rd graders, 90.8% of 4th graders, and 83% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school had 79.2% of 3rd graders, 88.1% of 4th graders, and 79.5% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school's consistent academic performance has improved its statewide ranking from 402 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 102 out of 557 in 2023-2024.

While Clear Creek Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance, its SchoolDigger ratings have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2 stars out of 5 in 2018-2019 to 5 stars out of 5 in 2015-2016. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as student engagement, school climate, and other measures used by SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools, such as Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School, Clear Creek Elementary School stands out in terms of its academic performance and lower percentage of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

901 S 14th St
Clear Lake, IA 50428

(641) 357-5288

District: Clear Lake Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,164

Students who attend Clear Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Clear Lake Middle School
High:	Clear Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 688

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clear Creek Elementary School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.97. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Clear Creek Elementary School employs 47.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Creek Elementary School is $13,164.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clear Lake Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Lake Community School District 84^th of 309 Iowa 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	IA State Percentile
2012	53.50	353^rd	626	43.6%
2013	73.59	108^th	624	82.7%
2014	67.86	196^th	603	67.5%
2015	75.90	111^th	616	82.0%
2016	85.35	28^th	599	95.3%
2017	70.64	170^th	574	70.4%
2018	70.26	160^th	567	71.8%
2019	40.58	402^nd	603	33.3%
2021	61.46	223^rd	567	60.7%
2022	66.59	205^th	574	64.3%
2023	71.56	150^th	565	73.5%
2024	75.97	102^nd	557	81.7%

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

Data source: Iowa 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
1988	355	0	7	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	374
1989	368	1	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1990	367	2	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1991	382	1	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
1992	388	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1993	398	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1994	406	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
1995	398	3	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	408
1996	398	3	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	408
1997	361	0	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	320	3	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
1999	288	4	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2000	377	3	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	-61	333
2001	318	4	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2002	303	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2003	303	4	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2004	312	7	11	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2005	323	7	16	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2006	317	9	14	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2007	296	12	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	330
2008	271	11	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2009	425	19	17	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
2010	573	9	15	41	0	0	9	0	647
2011	568	10	9	35	0	0	26	0	648
2012	565	6	7	33	0	0	31	0	642
2013	584	9	10	34	0	0	31	0	668
2014	599	10	9	38	0	0	31	0	687
2015	601	8	8	37	0	0	42	0	696
2016	524	12	7	31	1	0	39	0	614
2017	521	14	6	36	1	0	36	0	614
2018	541	12	3	38	1	0	29	0	624
2019	539	10	3	40	2	0	32	0	626
2020	628	14	4	50	1	0	30	0	727
2021	604	11	1	56	1	1	34	0	708
2022	588	9	1	64	2	0	34	0	698
2023	581	8	2	59	3	2	33	0	688
2024	585	9	4	57	2	1	30	0	688

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
1988	374	28.0	13.3	16.3
1989	383	2.9	132.0	17.2
1990	382	30.0	12.7	19.9
1991	391	27.0	14.4	19.9
1992	396	28.0	14.1	16.9
1993	403	28.0	14.4	19.4
1994	410	29.0	14.1	17.8
1995	408	29.0	14.1	18.4
1996	408	29.0	14.1	18.4
1997	376	28.5	13.2	17.8
1998	336	27.0	12.4	12.5
1999	308	24.0	12.8	25.6
2000	333	28.0	11.9	19.5
2001	331	25.0	13.2	26.3
2002	316	25.5	12.4	23.7
2003	316	25.5	12.4	23.7
2004	339	23.7	14.3	25.7
2005	353	19.0	18.6	26.9
2006	355	25.5	13.9	30.7
2007	330	17.9	18.4	28.8
2008	302	20.3	14.9	30.8
2009	483	29.9	16.2	32.3
2010	647	36.9	17.5	36.2
2011	648	40.8	15.8	34.6
2012	642	40.8	15.7	31.3
2013	668	39.8	16.7	32.5
2014	687	40.8	16.8	22.4
2015	696	43.0	16.1	24.6
2016	614	40.0	15.3	30.6
2017	614	42.7	14.3	30
2018	624	40.5	15.4	25.2
2019	626	39.9	15.6	34.2
2020	727	44.1	16.4	29.8
2021	708	43.9	16.1	28.8
2022	698	46.9	14.8	24.8
2023	688	44.6	15.4	28.1
2024	688	47.3	14.5	30.8

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
1988	374	28.0	13.3	16.3
1989	383	2.9	132.0	17.2
1990	382	30.0	12.7	19.9
1991	391	27.0	14.4	19.9
1992	396	28.0	14.1	16.9
1993	403	28.0	14.4	19.4
1994	410	29.0	14.1	17.8
1995	408	29.0	14.1	18.4
1996	408	29.0	14.1	18.4
1997	376	28.5	13.2	17.8
1998	336	27.0	12.4	12.5
1999	308	24.0	12.8	25.6
2000	333	28.0	11.9	19.5
2001	331	25.0	13.2	26.3
2002	316	25.5	12.4	23.7
2003	316	25.5	12.4	23.7
2004	339	23.7	14.3	25.7
2005	353	19.0	18.6	26.9
2006	355	25.5	13.9	30.7
2007	330	17.9	18.4	28.8
2008	302	20.3	14.9	30.8
2009	483	29.9	16.2	32.3
2010	647	36.9	17.5	36.2
2011	648	40.8	15.8	34.6
2012	642	40.8	15.7	31.3
2013	668	39.8	16.7	32.5
2014	687	40.8	16.8	22.4
2015	696	43.0	16.1	24.6
2016	614	40.0	15.3	30.6
2017	614	42.7	14.3	30
2018	624	40.5	15.4	25.2
2019	626	39.9	15.6	34.2
2020	727	44.1	16.4	29.8
2021	708	43.9	16.1	28.8
2022	698	46.9	14.8	24.8
2023	688	44.6	15.4	28.1
2024	688	47.3	14.5	30.8

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 Clear Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$528 (4.0%)	$12,636 (96.0%)	$13,164

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 402^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 565 Elementary schools	40.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clear Creek Elementary School)	62	79.1	17.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	62	79.1	17.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary School)	52	80.2	28.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	52	80.2	28.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Creek Elementary School)	71.2	87.6	16.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	71.2	87.6	16.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary School)	64.4	85.4	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	64.4	85.4	21%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Creek Elementary School)	73	71.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clear Lake Community School District)	73	71.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary School)	65.8	74.4	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Lake Community School District)	65.8	74.4	8.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	626	688	9.9%
African American	10	8	20%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	40	59	47.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	539	581	7.8%
Two or More Races	32	33	3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	28.1%	6.1%

Schools Near Clear Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP 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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S 14th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5288	688	47	14.5	30.8%	585 (85.0%)	9 (1.3%)	57 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.4%)	76	102^nd of 557 public elementary schools	81.7%		71.6	150^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.5%	48	71.9	90.8	83.0	79.2	88.1	79.5	67.0	$13,164	$528	$12,636
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1123 8th St. NW	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4408	346	28	12.5	69.7%	218 (63.0%)	20 (5.8%)	36 (10.4%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.4%)	33 (9.5%)	49	340^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.0%		20.9	476^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.8%	136	59.3	79.1		74.1	69.8			$17,471	$971	$16,499
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	313 15th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4415	365	31	11.9	67.9%	232 (63.6%)	28 (7.7%)	55 (15.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	19 (5.2%)	26 (7.1%)	36.4	405^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.3%		29.2	440^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.1%	35	61.1	63.6		77.8	54.5			$16,656	$1,259	$15,396
Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1239 N. Rhode Island Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4406	357	27	13.0	61.1%	265 (74.2%)	29 (8.1%)	34 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	12 (3.4%)	28.8	445^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.1%		29.9	437^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.7%	8	56.1	62.2		73.2	55.6			$16,224	$857	$15,366
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1421 4th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4411	307	26	11.9	46.6%	232 (75.6%)	15 (4.9%)	23 (7.5%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	20 (6.5%)	75.3	110^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.3%		79.2	84^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.1%	26	70.2	82.1		86.0	86.6			$13,852	$384	$13,468
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	620 W 11th St	Garner	50438	Hancock County	Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 923-2831	374	23	16.5	29.7%	340 (90.9%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.4%)	87.4	23^rd of 557 public elementary schools	95.9%		82.9	57^th of 565 public elementary schools	89.9%	34	83.3	87.3		92.4	90.5			$13,537	$566	$12,972
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 2nd St	Rockwell	50469	Cerro Gordo County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 822-3234	389	25	15.5	35.7%	366 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	61.1	238^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.3%		61.6	226^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.0%	12	83.0	82.3	59.5	86.8	74.2	71.4	52.4	$13,507	$518	$12,988
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 454-3283	135	9	14.3	47.4%	128 (94.8%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)								(n/a)	73.9			82.6				$15,896	$878	$15,018
Forest City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1405 W I St	Forest City	50436	Winnebago County	Forest City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 585-2670	462	36	12.9	39.6%	368 (79.7%)	8 (1.7%)	45 (9.7%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.1%)	61.5	234^th of 557 public elementary schools	58.0%		74	124^th of 565 public elementary schools	78.1%	110	66.7	71.4		83.8	79.8			$10,950	$494	$10,456
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs	Public	PK, KG-3	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 749-5301	144	12	12.0	34.7%	135 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)								$15,709	$1,273	$14,436

Frequently Asked Questions about Clear Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clear Creek Elementary School?

Students at Clear Creek Elementary School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Clear Creek Elementary School in?

Clear Lake Community School District

How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 688 students attended Clear Creek Elementary School.

Is Clear Creek Elementary School a good school?

Clear Creek Elementary School ranks 102^nd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Clear Creek Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Clear Lake Middle School
High : Clear Lake High School

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