DEER CREEK EL

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Creek Elementary School is a highly-rated public school located in Cedar Park, Texas, and is part of the Leander Independent School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its strong academic performance, dedicated faculty, and supportive campus culture. It consistently emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on core subjects while fostering social-emotional development, making it a popular choice for families in the surrounding residential community.

The school is noted for its active parent-teacher association and a collaborative environment that encourages community involvement. Located in a family-oriented neighborhood near major local amenities, Deer Creek Elementary benefits from the resources and oversight of the Leander ISD, which is recognized across the state for its high educational standards. Overall, the school is characterized by its commitment to student growth, inclusivity, and preparing young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

674

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DEER CREEK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	124
Black	15
Asian	98
Two or More	49
American Indian	3

White
385 (57.1 %)
Hispanic
124 (18.4 %)
Asian
98 (14.5 %)
Two or More
49 (7.3 %)
Black
15 (2.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LEANDER ISD
Phone:	(512)570-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 112