At a glance
Reported students
477
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
474
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School: 477 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
19.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 418
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Damascus. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Gresham-Barlow SD 10J. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.
Among 713 elementary schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 328 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, above the Oregon median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
- 1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.8%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial8.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
Hollydale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
East Gresham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
571 reported students
East Orient Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
382 reported students
North Gresham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
584 reported students
Public schools near Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naas Elementary School Elementary · Oregon Trail SD 46 | KG–05 | 290 | 2.7 mi |
| Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 506 | 3 mi |
| Verne A Duncan Elementary School Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 400 | 3.1 mi |
| Springwater Environmental Sciences School Elementary · Charter · Oregon City SD 62 | KG–08 | 203 | 3.6 mi |
| Scouters Mountain Elementary Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 568 | 3.9 mi |
| Oregon Trail Elementary School Elementary · North Clackamas SD 12 | KG–05 | 455 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
What grades does Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School serve?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J.
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 418 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 477 students and 24.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gresham-Barlow SD 10J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School in?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10J, based in Gresham, OR, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Naas Elementary School (2.7 mi), Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary (3 mi), Verne A Duncan Elementary School (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.