- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Damascus, OR
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410600000098
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Damascus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Damascus, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 410600000098 · Damascus, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 19.1:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 477
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
477 students
What this shows Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School compares
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Oregon - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Damascus
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
How many students attend Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Damascus, OR. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
23.6% of students at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Damascus, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School rank among elementary schools in Damascus?
By Resource Investment Index, Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Damascus, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.