- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Deer Creek Intermediate held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 551326001747 · Saint Francis, WI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 12.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Francis High (543 students)
Deer Creek Intermediate held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Deer Creek Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Francis
Saint Francis High
543 students
- This school
Deer Creek Intermediate
300 students
- Willow Glen Pr
Willow Glen Primary School
263 students
What this shows Deer Creek Intermediate reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Creek Intermediate compares
Deer Creek Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,081
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Saint Francis School District reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~300 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.