At a glance
Reported students
534
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 713 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
471
Deer Creek Elementary School: 534 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
17.3:1 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
- 536
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Deer Creek Elementary School
Deer Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Tigard. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J. NCES reports 534 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, close to 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 (45.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%). English learners represent 18.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Deer Creek Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.95 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 0 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
- 18.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White45.9%
- Hispanic33%
- Black3.7%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial9.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
531 reported students
James Templeton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Metzger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Durham Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Charles F Tigard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Mary Woodward Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
417 reported students
Public schools near Deer Creek Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta Rider Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 367 | 0.7 mi |
| Art Rutkin Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 131 | 1.6 mi |
| James Templeton Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | PK–05 | 543 | 2 mi |
| Mary Woodward Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 417 | 2.2 mi |
| Charles F Tigard Elementary School Elementary · Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J | KG–05 | 460 | 2.2 mi |
| Scholls Heights Elementary School Elementary · Beaverton SD 48J | KG–05 | 597 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Elementary School
What grades does Deer Creek Elementary School serve?
Deer Creek Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J.
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary School?
Deer Creek Elementary School reported 534 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 713 Oregon elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 536 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.3:1, based on 534 students and 30.95 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 Deer Creek Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Deer Creek Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Deer Creek Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.1% 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 Deer Creek Elementary School in?
Deer Creek Elementary School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J, based in Tigard, OR, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Deer Creek Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alberta Rider Elementary School (0.7 mi), Art Rutkin Elementary School (1.6 mi), James Templeton Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.