Enrollment
613
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Deer Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181065002742
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Creek Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Creek Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Creek Elementary
Deer Creek Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Noblesville, Indiana, enrolling 613 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.2% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 57/100).
Among Noblesville's public schools, it stands alongside Noble Crossing Elementary School (891 students): Deer Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.8:1).
Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students) and Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students) alongside Deer Creek Elementary.
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 Deer Creek Elementary compares
Deer Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,114
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Deer Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes Deer Creek Elementary.
$11,114
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 55.1%
Federal 5.5%
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 Deer Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Lower 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
- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 36:1 students per teacher
White River Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Elementary
How many students attend Deer Creek Elementary?
Deer Creek Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% 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?
24.2% of students at Deer Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Creek Elementary is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Elementary?
Deer Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Deer Creek Elementary rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Elementary ranks #7 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Noblesville on the city page.
Is Deer Creek Elementary a good school?
Deer Creek Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Deer Creek Elementary, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.
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