Clear Creek Elementary School

901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536

596 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ellijay Primary School, located at 196 McCutchen St in Ellijay, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gilmer County School District. The school is dedicated to the early development of young learners, typically focusing on students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Its mission centers on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a lifelong love of learning during these critical formative years.

As a community-oriented school, Ellijay Primary emphasizes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local Ellijay area to ensure each child reaches their full potential. The curriculum is designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while incorporating hands-on activities that encourage curiosity and creativity. By providing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in preparing its youngest students for future academic success as they transition into the upper elementary grades.

596

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clear Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	135
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
440 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
135 (22.7 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Gilmer County
Phone:	(706)276-5010
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 81

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 87