- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Park, WA
Deer Park Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530207003423
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 77
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA.
School address
District: Deer Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530207003423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Deer Park Early Learning Center shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 530207003423 · Deer Park, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park High School (637 students)
Deer Park Early Learning Center shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Deer Park Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park High
Deer Park High School
637 students
- Deer Park Home
Deer Park Home Link Program
617 students
- Deer Park Midd
Deer Park Middle School
503 students
- Arcadia Elemen
Arcadia Elementary
455 students
- Deer Park Elem
Deer Park Elementary
400 students
- This school 77
Deer Park Early Learning Center
77 students
What this shows Deer Park Early Learning Center reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park Early Learning Center compares
Deer Park Early Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 122% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Deer Park Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Deer Park School District reports $13,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Deer Park Home Link Program | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Deer Park Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Arcadia Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Deer Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 61.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Deer Park
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park Early Learning Center
How many students attend Deer Park Early Learning Center?
Deer Park Early Learning Center has 77 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer Park, WA. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 16.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Park Early Learning Center?
100.0% of students at Deer Park Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park Early Learning Center is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Deer Park, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park Early Learning Center?
Deer Park Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Park Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Deer Park, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park School District?
Besides Deer Park Early Learning Center, Deer Park School District also operates Deer Park High School (637 students), Deer Park Home Link Program (617 students), and Deer Park Middle School (503 students). See the Deer Park School District district page for the complete list.