Enrollment
300
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Francis, WI
Deer Creek Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Deer Creek Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551326001747
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Creek Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Saint Francis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Creek Intermediate has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Francis, WI.
School address
District: Saint Francis School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551326001747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.9%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Creek Intermediate compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Creek Intermediate
Deer Creek Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Francis, Wisconsin, enrolling 300 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 300 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #390, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Saint Francis School District also operates Saint Francis High (543 students) and Willow Glen Primary School (263 students) alongside Deer Creek Intermediate.
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 compares
Deer Creek Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 39% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 7.3%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Deer Creek Intermediate is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saint Francis School District, which includes Deer Creek Intermediate.
$13,981
Per student
-6%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.9%
State 28.5%
Federal 7.6%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willow Glen Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Creek Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Creek Intermediate
How many students attend Deer Creek Intermediate?
Deer Creek Intermediate has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Francis, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek Intermediate is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Deer Creek Intermediate?
43.9% of students at Deer Creek Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Creek Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Deer Creek Intermediate is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Saint Francis, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Creek Intermediate?
Deer Creek Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 rank among public schools in Saint Francis?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Creek Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Saint Francis, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Francis on the city page.
Is Deer Creek Intermediate a good school?
Deer Creek Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin 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 Saint Francis School District?
Besides Deer Creek Intermediate, Saint Francis School District also operates Saint Francis High (543 students) and Willow Glen Primary School (263 students). See the Saint Francis School District district page for the complete list.
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