Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Deer Creek-Lamont Elementary School encompasses the entire school district in Deer Creek, OK, covering approximately 250 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School's student population of 98 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Motto
Empowering students, maintaining academic excellence.
School Rankings
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#288 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. 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-lamont Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School?
98 students attend Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School?
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School offer ?
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School part of?
Deer Creek-lamont Elementary School is part of Deer Creek-Lamont School District.
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