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#3867 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Clear Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Clear Creek Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
An elementary school in Grass Valley, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17700 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949
- Math 43% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Creek Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clear Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,309
Median home value
$551,700
Median rent
$1,827/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Vantage Point CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Clear Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Creek Elementary is listed in Clear Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Creek Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Clear Creek Elementary, serving approximately 163 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,867 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Creek Elementary
What grades does Clear Creek Elementary serve?
Clear Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clear Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Clear Creek Elementary ranks #3,867 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Clear Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clear Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clear Creek Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Clear Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Clear Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clear Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clear Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clear Creek Elementary?
42.9% of students at Clear Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (530) 273-3664
- Area population (ZIP 95949)
- 20,709
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95949; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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