- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada City, CA
Deer Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062682004060
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Creek Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Nevada City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA.
School address
District: Nevada City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062682004060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Deer Creek Elementary held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062682004060 · Nevada City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 19.9:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Hills Intermediate (432 students)
Deer Creek Elementary held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Deer Creek Elementary compares
Deer Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$15,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Deer Creek Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Nevada City Elementary reports $15,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Nevada City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nevada City School of the Arts
Standard public school
477 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Seven Hills Intermediate
Standard public school
432 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Standard public school
208 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Grizzly Hill
Standard public school
105 students 21:1 students per teacher
Nevada County Special Education
Special-education school
51 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Elementary
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary?
Deer Creek Elementary has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Deer Creek Elementary?
33.3% of students at Deer Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Creek Elementary is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Nevada City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Elementary?
Deer Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Nevada City?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Nevada City on the city page.
What other schools are in Nevada City Elementary?
Besides Deer Creek Elementary, Nevada City Elementary also operates Seven Hills Intermediate (432 students). See the Nevada City Elementary district page for the complete list.