Deep Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(941)255-7535
- Deep Creek Elementary School serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Deep Creek Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deep Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deep Creek Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #819 out of 3,601 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 32% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 66% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Charlotte School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deep Creek Elementary School is Charlotte Harbor School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Punta Gorda Middle School (4.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is East Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Punta Gorda East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 744 students
3.1 miles
27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
(941)575-5475 3.1 PK-5 744 - Punta Gorda Kingsway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 633 students
3.8 miles
23300 Quasar Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33980
(941)255-7590 3.8 PK-5 633 - Punta Gorda Baker/head Start Grades: PK | 177 students
4.0 miles
311 E Charlotte Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941)575-5470 4.0 PK 177 - Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1132 students
4.0 miles
1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941)575-5485 4.0 6-8 1132 - Port Charlotte Port Charlotte Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
4.1 miles
23000 Midway Blvd
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941)255-7460 4.1 6-8 811
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