Deer Creek Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 607 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
6%
13%
White
69%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
607 students attend Deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Deer Creek Elementary School part of?
Deer Creek Elementary School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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