Clear Creek Elementary

17700 McCourtney Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95949

www.clearcreekschool.org

173 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clear Creek Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Grass Valley, California, serving students in grades TK through 8. As a single-school district, it maintains a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes individualized attention and a supportive environment. The school is known for its focus on providing a balanced educational experience, blending academic rigor with opportunities for social and emotional development within a tranquil, scenic setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both personal responsibility and academic excellence, often utilizing its natural surroundings to enhance hands-on learning. Because of its smaller student population, Clear Creek Elementary benefits from a high level of parental involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. It serves as a central hub for the local community, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging extracurricular engagement.

173

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clear Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	24
Black	1
Two or More	33
American Indian	2

White
113 (65.3%)
Two or More
33 (19.1%)
Hispanic
24 (13.9%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Clear Creek Elementary
Phone:	(530)273-3664
Website:	http://www.clearcreekschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 22