Deer Creek Elementary School serves 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
8%
13%
White
67%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
629 students attend Deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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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