Clear Creek Elementary School

279 Chapel Hill Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Clear Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Shelbyville, KY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 37.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 10.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clear Creek Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
425 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Clear Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Creek Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1099 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

23%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
31%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
7%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
52%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
9%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
48%
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Creek Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Clear Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Clear Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Painted Stone Elementary School, Wright Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary School?
425 students attend Clear Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Clear Creek Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clear Creek Elementary School?
Clear Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clear Creek Elementary School offer ?
Clear Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clear Creek Elementary School part of?
Clear Creek Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : Clear Creek Elementary serves the southern part of Shelbyville, KY, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 37.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 10.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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