Deer Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Deer Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fargo, North Dakota, serving 502 students in grades K-5. As part of the West Fargo 6 school district, Deer Creek stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Academically, Deer Creek Elementary outperforms both the West Fargo 6 district and the state of North Dakota in mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, 61% of Deer Creek students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 43% for the district and 41% for the state. In reading, 55% of Deer Creek students were proficient or better, compared to 44% for the district and 45% for the state. This consistent academic excellence suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement.

Deer Creek Elementary also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more representative of the broader community than many nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 83.27% White, 6.77% African American, 3.78% Asian, and 3.98% two or more races. This diversity may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can have positive impacts on student outcomes. Additionally, Deer Creek has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.0%, lower than the state average and many of the surrounding schools, such as Freedom Elementary (31.12%) and Osgood Elementary (37.06%).


Detail:

Public K-5

 6400 54th Ave S
       Fargo, ND  58104


(701) 356-8390

District: West Fargo 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 50 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,657 Help


Students who attend Deer Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Liberty Middle School
High:    West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
African American:
6.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Creek Elementary School ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in North Dakota. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), African American (6.8%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Creek Elementary School is 13.4. 9 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Deer Creek Elementary School employs 37.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Creek Elementary School is $12,657, which is the 7th highest among 10 elementary schools in the West Fargo 6 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deer Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Creek Elementary School 11th of 50 North Dakota public elementary schools. (See Deer Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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West Fargo 6:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo 6 13th of 20 North Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deer Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.52 9th 48 81.3%
2024 82.94 11th 50 78.0%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ND State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.78 9th 18 50.0%
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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 185 24 13 6 3 0 6 0 237
2021 202 27 19 0 2 1 14 0 265
2022 297 48 25 0 6 1 15 0 392
2023 418 34 19 5 5 1 20 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 237 23.7 9.9 14.8
2021 265 23.3 11.3 13.6
2022 392 29.2 13.4 5.4
2023 502 37.4 13.4 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 237 23.7 9.9 14.8
2021 265 23.3 11.3 13.6
2022 392 29.2 13.4 5.4
2023 502 37.4 13.4 11

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $378 (2.6%) $14,386 (97.4%) $14,764
2021 $932 (6.0%) $14,618 (94.0%) $15,550
2022 $885 (7.0%) $11,771 (93.0%) $12,657

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education


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Students who attend Deer Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Liberty Middle School
High : West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Deer Creek Elementary School ranks 11th of 50 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Deer Creek Elementary School are 83% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 502 students attended Deer Creek Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.

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