Deep Creek Elementary

deepcreekes.bcps.org/

417 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deep Creek Elementary School, located in the Essex community of Baltimore County, Maryland, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, Deep Creek aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging students to become active, responsible participants in their local community.

Beyond core academic instruction, Deep Creek Elementary focuses on creating a positive school culture through various initiatives and extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding community to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary for their personal and educational growth. Through its official website, the school provides families with transparent access to academic calendars, staff directories, and information regarding district policies, ensuring consistent communication to support student achievement.

417

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deep Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	49
Black	267
Asian	1
Two or More	50
American Indian	5

Black
267 (64.0 %)
Two or More
50 (12.0 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.8 %)
White
45 (10.8 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baltimore County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)887-0110
Website:	http://deepcreekes.bcps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Deep Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Deep Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	209	50.1%
Male	208	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)