Enrollment
613
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181065002742
Deer Creek Elementary — Noblesville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-3% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Deer Creek Elementary reports 613 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 51% below the Indiana average and 53% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton Southeastern Schools spends $13,097 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.3% from local sources (property taxes), 55.1% from the state, and 5.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deer Creek Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,097
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 74% in Indiana — larger than 26% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.2% -51% vs state
NCES ID 181065002742
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Southeastern Schools, which includes Deer Creek Elementary.
$13,097
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Options Indiana
Standard public school
612 students 31.4:1 students per teacher
White River Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in Noblesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Elementary?
Deer Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.