Clear Creek Elementary School

901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clear Creek Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
607 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Clear Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#697 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
47%
36%
33%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
18%
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Black
n/a
36%
White
75%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Creek Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?
607 students attend Clear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Clear Creek Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Clear Creek Elementary School part of?
Clear Creek Elementary School is part of Gilmer County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 607 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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