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#1807 of 2,648 schools in NC
Clear Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Henderson County Schools · Hendersonville, NC
A Henderson County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
737 N Clear Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Math 73% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clear Creek Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hendersonville), 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
$55,066
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Mountain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–10 | 2.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Captain Gilmer Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Sugarloaf ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Montessori Country DayPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henderson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #17 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clear Creek Elementary is listed in Henderson County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clear Creek Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Hendersonville, NC, part of Henderson County Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clear Creek Elementary
What grades does Clear Creek Elementary serve?
Clear Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clear Creek Elementary?
Clear Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Creek Elementary is 14.8:1. 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 NC?
Clear Creek Elementary ranks #1,807 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Clear Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clear Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
99.3% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (828) 697-4760
- Area population (ZIP 28792)
- 36,071
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 28792; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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