Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deer Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Deer Creek Elementary School serves the southern part of Edmond, OK, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Creek Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deer Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Creek Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Deer Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Creek Elementary School, Prairie Vale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
483 students attend Deer Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Deer Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deer Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Creek Elementary School part of?
Deer Creek Elementary School is part of Deer Creek School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Creek Elementary School located?
Deer Creek Elementary School is located in the Northwest Oklahoma City neighborhood of Edmond, OK. There are 6 other public schools located in Northwest Oklahoma City.
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