Deer Creek Elementary School
Tel:
(530)265-1870
- Deer Creek Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deer Creek Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1674 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 81% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nevada City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deer Creek Elementary School is Nevada County Special Education (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nevada City Charter (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nevada City Charter (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nevada City Nevada City Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 81 students
0.2 miles
750 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)265-1885 0.2 K-8 81 - Nevada City Nevada County Special Education Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 35 students
0.2 miles
400 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)265-0611 0.2 K-12 35 - Nevada City Seven Hills Intermediate Grades: 5-8 | 365 students
0.2 miles
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)265-1840 0.2 5-8 365 - Nevada City Nevada City Preschool Magnet School
0.3 miles
800 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)265-1890 0.3 n/a n/a - Nevada City Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 151 students
0.7 miles
111 New Mohawk Rd.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530)478-1815 0.7 K-8 151
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