Enrollment
477
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is a mid-sized elementary school in Damascus, Oregon, enrolling 477 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Damascus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary (506 students): Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) alongside Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School compares
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all elementary schools in Damascus on the city page.
Is Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School a good school?
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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