- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pt Charlotte, FL
Deep Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deep Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120024002725
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deep Creek Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 781
- students enrolled
Deep Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120024002725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Deep Creek Elementary School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 120024002725 · Pt Charlotte, FL Other · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 15.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Deep Creek Elementary School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 767 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deep Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- Lemon Bay High
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- This school
Deep Creek Elementary School
781 students
What this shows Deep Creek Elementary School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deep Creek Elementary School compares
Deep Creek Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 781 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Deep Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deep Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lemon Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deep Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,343
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deep Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Deep Creek Elementary School?
Deep Creek Elementary School has 781 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pt Charlotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deep Creek Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deep Creek Elementary School?
46.6% of students at Deep Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deep Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deep Creek Elementary School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Pt Charlotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deep Creek Elementary School?
Deep Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Deep Creek Elementary School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Lemon Bay High School (1,343 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.