Enrollment
639
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Edmond, OK
Deer Creek Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 400957002749
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Creek Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 639
- students enrolled
Deer Creek Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Creek Intermediate School compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Creek Intermediate School
Deer Creek Intermediate School is a large middle school in Edmond, Oklahoma, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Deer Creek spends $8,148 per pupil, 35% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edmond's middle schools, it stands alongside Deer Creek Ms (1,257 students): Deer Creek Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Deer Creek also operates Deer Creek Hs (2,290 students) and 4th and 5th Grade Center (1,289 students) alongside Deer Creek Intermediate 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 Deer Creek Intermediate School compares
Deer Creek Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Asian 11.4%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Deer Creek Intermediate School is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Creek, which includes Deer Creek Intermediate School.
$8,148
Per student
-35%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| 4th and 5th Grade Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Creek Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Union Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vale Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Creek Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Edmond
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Deer Creek Ms
Standard public school
1,257 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoyah Ms
Standard public school
1,053 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Central Ms
Standard public school
1,036 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Heartland Ms
Standard public school
1,005 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Summit Ms
Standard public school
879 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cimarron Ms
Standard public school
833 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Intermediate School
How many students attend Deer Creek Intermediate School?
Deer Creek Intermediate School has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Creek Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Deer Creek Intermediate School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Intermediate School?
Deer Creek Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Deer Creek Intermediate School rank among middle schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Intermediate School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Edmond, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Edmond on the city page.
Is Deer Creek Intermediate School a good school?
Deer Creek Intermediate School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oklahoma 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 Deer Creek?
Besides Deer Creek Intermediate School, Deer Creek also operates Deer Creek Hs (2,290 students), 4th and 5th Grade Center (1,289 students), and Deer Creek Ms (1,257 students). See the Deer Creek district page for the complete list.
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