Deer Creek Elementary School

deercreek.ttsdschools.org/

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Creek Elementary School is a public school located in Tigard, Oregon, serving students within the Tigard-Tualatin School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. The school emphasizes high standards for instruction, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting critical thinking and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Deer Creek Elementary is known for its active school community and collaborative partnerships between staff, students, and families. The school prioritizes a positive school climate, often integrating various programs that encourage character development, student leadership, and a sense of belonging. Through its dedicated faculty and robust communication with parents, Deer Creek strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the diverse needs of its students in the Tigard area.

565

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	163
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	18

White
270 (47.8 %)
Hispanic
163 (28.8 %)
Two or More
61 (10.8 %)
Asian
36 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (3.2 %)
Black
17 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Tigard-Tualatin SD 23J
Phone:	(503)431-4450
Website:	http://deercreek.ttsdschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 83

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 91