Clear Creek Elementary

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Clear Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, California, serving 156 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Clear Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 569 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Clear Creek Elementary generally performs better than the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics in the lower grades, its test scores decline in the upper grades, with 6th-8th grade students scoring below the state average in both subjects. Additionally, the school's science scores on the CAST exam are consistently below the state average across all grade levels. Notably, Clear Creek Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 0.6% in 2017-2018 to 24.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby schools like Cottage Hill Elementary (22.6%) and Nevada City School of the Arts (34.6%).

While Clear Creek Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, it also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.91% to 41.36% over the past few years. This suggests that the school may need to address potential equity concerns and ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. By learning from the successes of higher-performing schools in the region, Clear Creek Elementary can work to improve the educational outcomes for all of its students.


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Public K-8

 17700 McCourtney Rd.
       Grass Valley, CA  95949-7636


(530) 273-3664

District: Clear Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2075th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,190 Help


Students who attend Clear Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Bear River High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
Two or more races:
14.1%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.7% Help


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Compare Details Clear Creek Elementary ranks better than 64.6% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.67. (See more...)
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Compare Details Clear Creek Elementary ranks better than 57.5% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), two or more races (14.1%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clear Creek Elementary is $11,190.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clear Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Elementary 1181st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Clear Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Elementary 569th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clear Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.06 852nd 4809 82.3%
2005 81.09 885th 4822 81.6%
2006 77.23 1063rd 4818 77.9%
2007 61.24 1759th 5113 65.6%
2008 73.47 1258th 5113 75.4%
2009 68.99 1488th 5193 71.3%
2010 54.61 2291st 5314 56.9%
2011 63.22 1833rd 5377 65.9%
2012 71.29 1453rd 5390 73.0%
2013 70.84 1534th 5530 72.3%
2015 87.89 732nd 5611 87.0%
2016 89.95 618th 5614 89.0%
2017 91.25 566th 5692 90.1%
2018 81.26 1060th 5662 81.3%
2019 71.76 1526th 5789 73.6%
2021 71.79 369th 1417 74.0%
2022 62.07 1942nd 5883 67.0%
2023 55.31 2268th 5874 61.4%
2024 59.67 2075th 5862 64.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 471st 5413 91.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.38 1384th 5431 74.5%
2019 59.25 1989th 5510 63.9%
2022 81.29 1050th 5663 81.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.40 1282nd 2737 53.2%
2019 48.11 1609th 2834 43.2%
2022 36.32 1842nd 2726 32.4%
2023 17.48 2281st 2662 14.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.84 353rd 1769 80.0%
2005 70.65 433rd 1777 75.6%
2006 90.40 118th 1804 93.5%
2007 85.40 207th 1999 89.6%
2008 71.43 459th 2005 77.1%
2009 82.63 240th 2063 88.4%
2010 75.71 408th 2179 81.3%
2011 70.29 535th 2236 76.1%
2012 58.55 862nd 2259 61.8%
2013 62.55 811th 2379 65.9%
2015 88.65 254th 2477 89.7%
2016 92.32 171st 2497 93.2%
2017 96.67 64th 2508 97.4%
2018 81.84 419th 2480 83.1%
2019 77.73 536th 2715 80.3%
2021 77.37 159th 894 82.2%
2022 83.76 407th 2740 85.1%
2023 66.99 743rd 2802 73.5%
2024 49.57 1181st 2777 57.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.98 340th 2380 85.7%
2021 77.57 132nd 738 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.84 633rd 2407 73.7%
2021 67.46 210th 763 72.5%
2023 65.12 712th 2558 72.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Clear Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 593rd 1496 60.4%
2019 57.05 673rd 1602 58.0%
2022 78.91 269th 1555 82.7%
2023 37.14 962nd 1552 38.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, November 6, 2022

Open Quote The school has lost the magic it once had. The Principle, Mrs. Cramer, is simply there for her paycheck and not invested in the students' success. The teachers she has hired over the last couple of years have resulted in students learning a lot less. Parents are pulling their children, fleeing this school. It is depressing to watch this once great school being run into the ground. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Clear Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 124 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 128
1989 118 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1990 130 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1991 127 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 153 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1993 166 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1994 156 0 2 2 6 n/a n/a 0 166
1995 143 0 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 156
1996 143 0 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 156
1997 131 0 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 142
1998 125 0 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 133
1999 109 0 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 105 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2001 99 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 114 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 1 124
2003 114 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 1 124
2004 114 2 4 2 6 n/a n/a 1 129
2005 95 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 2 108
2006 97 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 2 105
2007 107 1 0 3 7 n/a n/a 1 119
2008 114 n/a n/a 3 9 n/a n/a 0 126
2009 116 0 2 3 9 0 0 0 130
2010 129 0 2 9 10 0 2 0 152
2011 133 0 3 12 6 0 2 0 156
2012 135 0 2 16 1 0 6 0 160
2013 139 0 2 16 1 0 8 0 166
2014 139 0 1 17 2 0 6 0 165
2015 126 0 1 14 3 0 5 0 149
2016 120 2 0 15 2 0 5 0 144
2017 123 0 0 14 1 0 6 0 144
2018 140 0 0 17 0 0 4 0 161
2019 128 0 1 19 2 0 7 0 157
2020 140 0 1 20 4 0 16 0 181
2021 118 0 1 21 3 0 19 0 162
2022 111 0 1 16 2 0 19 0 149
2023 113 1 1 17 2 0 22 0 156

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1989 123 4.6 26.7 n/a
1990 136 6.1 22.2 n/a
1991 138 5.9 23.3 n/a
1992 159 6.0 26.5 29.6
1993 168 7.0 24.0 35.1
1994 166 7.0 23.7 30.7
1995 156 6.0 26.0 7.1
1996 156 6.0 26.0 7.1
1997 142 6.2 22.9 32.4
1998 133 6.0 22.2 28.6
1999 117 6.0 19.5 36.8
2000 109 5.0 21.8 29.4
2001 102 5.4 18.9 22.5
2002 124 5.5 22.5 28.5
2003 124 5.5 22.5 28.5
2004 129 6.3 20.5 30.5
2005 108 5.3 20.4 35.8
2006 105 5.0 21.0 29.1
2007 119 5.5 21.6 23.7
2008 126 8.2 15.4 19.8
2009 130 6.5 15.9 27.7
2010 152 7.2 20.9 36.2
2011 156 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 160 7.1 22.4 n/a
2013 166 7.4 22.4 39.2
2014 165 8.0 20.6 35.8
2015 149 8.0 18.6 31.5
2016 144 6.0 24.0 34.7
2017 144 7.0 20.5 30.6
2018 161 7.0 23.0 37.9
2019 157 7.5 20.9 36.9
2020 181 n/a n/a 37
2021 162 8.8 18.2 41.4
2022 149 8.8 16.8 36.9
2023 156 8.7 17.7 39.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 128 5.0 25.6 n/a
1989 123 4.6 26.7 n/a
1990 136 6.1 22.2 n/a
1991 138 5.9 23.3 n/a
1992 159 6.0 26.5 29.6
1993 168 7.0 24.0 35.1
1994 166 7.0 23.7 30.7
1995 156 6.0 26.0 7.1
1996 156 6.0 26.0 7.1
1997 142 6.2 22.9 32.4
1998 133 6.0 22.2 28.6
1999 117 6.0 19.5 36.8
2000 109 5.0 21.8 29.4
2001 102 5.4 18.9 22.5
2002 124 5.5 22.5 28.5
2003 124 5.5 22.5 28.5
2004 129 6.3 20.5 30.5
2005 108 5.3 20.4 35.8
2006 105 5.0 21.0 29.1
2007 119 5.5 21.6 23.7
2008 126 8.2 15.4 19.8
2009 130 6.5 15.9 27.7
2010 152 7.2 20.9 36.2
2011 156 n/a n/a 39.1
2012 160 7.1 22.4 n/a
2013 166 7.4 22.4 39.2
2014 165 8.0 20.6 35.8
2015 149 8.0 18.6 31.5
2016 144 6.0 24.0 34.7
2017 144 7.0 20.5 30.6
2018 161 7.0 23.0 37.9
2019 157 7.5 20.9 36.9
2020 181 n/a n/a 37
2021 162 8.8 18.2 41.4
2022 149 8.8 16.8 36.9
2023 156 8.7 17.7 39.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201283.0%6.0%0.0%11.0%89.0%94.0%89.0%83.0%89.0%
201373.0%20.0%0.0%7.0%73.0%80.0%80.0%73.0%73.0%
201476.0%19.0%0.0%5.0%76.0%76.0%81.0%76.0%76.0%
201571.0%0.0%0.0%29.0%71.0%100.0%100.0%71.0%76.0%
201664.0%14.0%0.0%21.0%71.0%71.0%86.0%71.0%79.0%
202175.0%12.5%12.5%79.2%87.5%83.3%79.2%87.5%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Clear Creek Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,190

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clear Creek Elementary

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1526th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2268th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.3%
Ranks 536th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 743rd of 2802 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)71.475
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)71.475
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)71.469.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)71.469.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)61.137.5
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)61.137.5
 23.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)33.36.3
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)33.36.3
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)6060
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)6060
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)4533.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)4533.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Clear Creek Elementary)5533.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Clear Creek Elementary)5533.3
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)44.447.6
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)44.447.6
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)66.728.6
 38.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)66.728.6
 38.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)66.763.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)66.763.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)59.154.6
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)59.154.6
 4.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)66.752.4
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Clear Creek Elementary)66.752.4
 14.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)46.738.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Elementary)46.738.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Clear Creek Elementary)46.738.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (Clear Creek Elementary)46.738.1
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students157156
 0.6%
African American01
American Indian22
Asian11
Hispanic1917
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White128113
 11.7%
Two or More Races722
 214.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%39.7%
 2.8%


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

High : Bear River High

Students at Clear Creek Elementary are 72% White, 14% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Clear Creek Elementary.

Clear Creek Elementary ranks 2075th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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