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Below Average

#1486 of 1,747 schools in OK

Deer Creek ES

Elementary School · DEER CREEK

4704 North West 164th Street, Edmond, OK 73013

Enrollment

494

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

4.6

Grades

Pre-K – 3rd

Updated 2022-23

How this school compares

In Edmond

#31 of 36

public schools

Oklahoma elementary schools

#753 of 915

In district

#7 of 9

DEER CREEK

Academic performance

9.1 / 10

Exceptional

About Deer Creek ES

Deer Creek Elementary School serves 494 students in prekindergarten through third grade in Edmond, with a strong academic foundation that places it among Oklahoma's top-performing schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking 71st out of 1,752 schools statewide, the school demonstrates solid educational outcomes in its early elementary years. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 with 32 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial foundational years.

Academic performance shows particular strength in mathematics, where 57% of students achieve proficiency or above, while 47% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading across the grade levels served. Deer Creek Elementary operates as a regular public school within the well-established Deer Creek school district, benefiting from the resources and consistency of a larger educational system. The school draws families from the surrounding 73013 ZIP code area, where the median household income of $106,958 and high college education rate of 58% reflect a community that values educational achievement.

Located on North West 164th Street, the school serves a large city setting within an affluent suburban community where the median home value reaches $269,900 and the poverty rate remains low at 6.4%.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Significantly Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-7.28 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Exceptional30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57%
Reading/ELA Proficiency47%
Overall Proficiency52%
Expected (poverty-adj.)47%
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$8,159

Deer Creek ES — Students at Deer Creek ES score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores OK EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.7%
School
State
N/A

Based on 6 test records from OK state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.9/10.

How Deer Creek ES Compares

See how Deer Creek ES performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.6/10
15th percentile in OK
Academic
9.1/10
9.1/10
Growth
1.9/10
Below average
Environment
4.7/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
28%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers

Location

4704 North West 164th Street, Edmond, OK 73013

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Deer Creek ES may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RALPH DOWNS ES (rated 7.8/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Oklahoma City), which scores notably higher. Another option is 4TH AND 5TH GRADE CENTER (rated 7.7/10, 3.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SPRING CREEK ES (rated 7.3/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Oklahoma City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Edmond, see our Edmond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
WARM WORLD SCHOOL Oklahoma City 1.7 mi 1.6
GOOD SHEPHERD Oklahoma City 2.1 mi
CROSSINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Oklahoma City 2.0 mi 4.4
SPRING CREEK ES Oklahoma City 1.9 mi 7.3
GROVE VALLEY ES Edmond 2.6 mi 4.4
ANGIE DEBO ES Edmond 2.3 mi 6.0
4TH AND 5TH GRADE CENTER Edmond 3.0 mi 7.7
JOHN MARSHALL HS Oklahoma City 3.2 mi 6.0
DEER CREEK HS Edmond 3.3 mi 7.1
DEER CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Edmond 3.5 mi 5.6
DENNIS ES Oklahoma City 3.6 mi 5.4
Scissortail Elementary School Okc 3.2 mi 6.5
WEST FIELD ES Edmond 3.2 mi 5.5
PUTNAM CITY NORTH HS Oklahoma City 3.7 mi 6.7
ROSE UNION ES Edmond 4.0 mi 4.1
QUAIL CREEK ES Oklahoma City 3.9 mi 5.7
CHARLES HASKELL ES Edmond 3.6 mi 5.9
SUMMIT MS Edmond 3.7 mi 5.6
WILL ROGERS ES Oklahoma City 4.2 mi 4.5
RALPH DOWNS ES Oklahoma City 4.5 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 73013 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$108,727

Median Home Value

$292,500

Median Rent

$1,465/mo

Population

58,368

College Educated

58.8%

Homeownership

77%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

35.2

Community Profile

The community surrounding Deer Creek ES has a median household income of $108,727. It is a well-educated community where 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $292,500, with a median rent of $1,465/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Deer Creek ES

What grades does Deer Creek ES serve?

Deer Creek ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Deer Creek ES?

Deer Creek ES has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Deer Creek ES is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deer Creek ES rank in OK?

Deer Creek ES is ranked #1486 out of 1,747 schools in OK.

What is Deer Creek ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Deer Creek ES has a composite rating of 4.6 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Deer Creek ES?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, Deer Creek ES has 58.7% math proficiency and 53.7% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is Deer Creek ES a charter school?

No, Deer Creek ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Deer Creek ES a Title I school?

No, Deer Creek ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deer Creek ES?

28.3% of students at Deer Creek ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
High (1,524/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Edmond). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Free/Reduced Lunch
28.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Oklahoma County
Data Year
2023–2024

District

DEER CREEK
District Enrollment
7,921
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,258
District Rank
#7 of 9

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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