Deer Creek Elementary

Summary:

Deer Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cedar Park, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 674 students. This high-performing school is part of the Leander Independent School District, which is ranked 200 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school has a higher percentage of White (57.12%) and Asian (14.54%) students compared to the district and state, and it performs exceptionally well for its male, Asian, Hispanic, and special education student subgroups. However, the school's performance for its low socioeconomic status and gifted and talented student subgroups is relatively lower. Deer Creek Elementary has a higher per-student spending ($9,046 in 2020-2021) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.5 over the past 3 years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Leander ISD, Deer Creek Elementary outperforms most, including C.C. Mason Elementary, Lois F. Giddens Elementary, and Cypress Elementary, in terms of academic performance and statewide rankings. However, Westside Elementary and Pauline Naumann Elementary also show similar high-performing characteristics to Deer Creek.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2420 Zeppelin Dr
       Cedar Park, TX  78613


(512) 570-6300

District: Leander Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,046 Help


Students who attend Deer Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Park Middle
High:    Cedar Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Asian:
14.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deer Creek Elementary ranks better than 94.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Deer Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), Hispanic (18.4%), Asian (14.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.2% 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 is 15.5. 26 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Creek Elementary is $9,046. 21 elementary schools in the Leander Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Leander Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Leander Independent School District (Isd) 200th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deer Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 81.21 372nd 3724 90.0%
2008 81.01 422nd 3768 88.8%
2009 83.96 269th 3884 93.1%
2010 81.92 345th 3937 91.2%
2011 81.86 376th 4095 90.8%
2012 85.98 392nd 4206 90.7%
2013 85.09 427th 4221 89.9%
2014 82.47 602nd 4260 85.9%
2015 81.73 645th 4320 85.1%
2016 79.99 740th 4286 82.7%
2017 85.65 520th 4329 88.0%
2018 82.59 602nd 4359 86.2%
2019 94.89 174th 4479 96.1%
2021 78.62 785th 4578 82.9%
2022 82.80 644th 4581 85.9%
2023 88.85 419th 4647 91.0%
2024 92.80 266th 4675 94.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.25 419th 1046 59.9%
2019 85.38 83rd 1112 92.5%
2022 54.16 466th 1004 53.6%
2023 66.14 344th 1099 68.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.89 1072nd 3226 66.8%
2019 87.90 143rd 3333 95.7%
2021 67.85 696th 3446 79.8%
2022 55.49 1336th 3487 61.7%
2023 84.35 272nd 3556 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.21 391st 3558 89.0%
2019 96.24 46th 3684 98.8%
2021 68.67 612th 3799 83.9%
2022 80.67 353rd 3952 91.1%
2023 83.33 319th 4086 92.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.72 1986th 4264 53.4%
2019 89.95 157th 4309 96.4%
2021 6.23 4446th 4451 0.1%
2022 47.15 2344th 4477 47.6%
2023 56.98 1711th 4521 62.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.90 715th 4306 83.4%
2019 93.65 172nd 4348 96.0%
2021 74.29 888th 4499 80.3%
2022 80.02 680th 4561 85.1%
2023 86.11 465th 4588 89.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.50 1364th 3106 56.1%
2019 64.81 1190th 3184 62.6%
2021 46.19 1899th 3006 36.8%
2022 49.86 1868th 2958 36.8%
2023 48.50 1996th 2980 33.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.25 3089th 4240 27.1%
2019 82.12 364th 4295 91.5%
2021 51.39 1742nd 4331 59.8%
2022 54.31 1801st 4461 59.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.09 531st 4319 87.7%
2019 94.08 171st 4357 96.1%
2021 80.22 679th 4498 84.9%
2022 81.79 635th 4563 86.1%
2023 88.72 378th 4585 91.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.45 516th 1005 48.7%
2019 68.56 274th 1009 72.8%
2021 44.50 575th 967 40.5%
2022 46.71 615th 957 35.7%
2023 73.19 226th 1015 77.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.61 820th 4168 80.3%
2019 94.49 94th 4188 97.8%
2021 61.81 1276th 4329 70.5%
2022 61.52 1362nd 4376 68.9%
2023 85.79 349th 4401 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Deer Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.79 722nd 3127 76.9%
2019 83.60 305th 3142 90.3%
2021 56.43 1240th 3082 59.8%
2022 67.94 863rd 3082 72.0%
2023 70.86 752nd 3106 75.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, July 18, 2019

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Open Quote Wonderful school, kids love it and so do I. Lots of parents volunteer, which makes it even better. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Open Quote This is an excellent school. My children attend DCE & love it. The teachers take extreme care of each and every individual student; give feedback and involve the parents in the learning process. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Deer Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 553 28 29 69 4 n/a n/a 0 683
2006 723 27 57 88 2 n/a n/a 0 897
2007 791 22 59 104 2 n/a n/a 0 978
2008 829 19 60 117 2 n/a n/a 0 1027
2009 664 15 43 90 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2010 640 20 49 96 1 n/a n/a 0 806
2011 575 13 40 132 3 1 15 0 779
2012 564 10 49 105 3 1 18 0 750
2013 572 9 49 101 2 1 33 0 767
2014 545 8 58 109 2 1 38 0 761
2015 517 9 59 115 2 2 38 0 742
2016 476 11 59 107 1 2 36 0 692
2017 453 11 62 122 2 2 33 0 685
2018 467 8 67 107 3 1 34 0 687
2019 479 6 64 92 3 0 36 0 680
2020 477 13 67 93 3 0 40 0 693
2021 403 12 66 90 3 0 27 0 601
2022 412 15 79 114 2 0 46 0 668
2023 385 15 98 124 3 0 49 0 674

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 683 44.7 15.3 3.4
2006 897 54.9 16.3 2.6
2007 978 60.9 16.1 2.1
2008 1027 65.9 15.6 1.9
2009 814 56.8 14.3 3.4
2010 806 53.7 15.0 3.5
2011 779 52.2 14.9 3.6
2012 750 45.7 16.4 3.5
2013 767 46.8 16.3 3.3
2014 761 46.0 16.5 2.9
2015 742 44.0 16.8 4
2016 692 42.0 16.4 2.7
2017 685 42.0 16.2 6.3
2018 687 42.1 16.3 5.2
2019 680 42.8 15.8 5.4
2020 693 41.4 16.7 4.6
2021 601 43.8 13.7 4.2
2022 668 45.3 14.7 8.4
2023 674 43.3 15.5 8.2

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 683 44.7 15.3 3.4
2006 897 54.9 16.3 2.6
2007 978 60.9 16.1 2.1
2008 1027 65.9 15.6 1.9
2009 814 56.8 14.3 3.4
2010 806 53.7 15.0 3.5
2011 779 52.2 14.9 3.6
2012 750 45.7 16.4 3.5
2013 767 46.8 16.3 3.3
2014 761 46.0 16.5 2.9
2015 742 44.0 16.8 4
2016 692 42.0 16.4 2.7
2017 685 42.0 16.2 6.3
2018 687 42.1 16.3 5.2
2019 680 42.8 15.8 5.4
2020 693 41.4 16.7 4.6
2021 601 43.8 13.7 4.2
2022 668 45.3 14.7 8.4
2023 674 43.3 15.5 8.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $674 (8.4%) $7,354 (91.6%) $8,028
2020 $596 (8.8%) $6,192 (91.2%) $6,787
2021 $468 (5.2%) $8,577 (94.8%) $9,046

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 419th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Deer Creek Elementary)6678
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5762
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek Elementary)6570
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Deer Creek Elementary)8075
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5763
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek Elementary)7058
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Deer Creek Elementary)8579
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6871
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deer Creek Elementary)8270
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Leander Independent School District (Isd))6560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Deer Creek Elementary)7949
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Leander Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680674
 0.9%
African American615
 150%
American Indian33
Asian6498
 53.1%
Hispanic92124
 34.8%
Pacific Islander00
White479385
 19.6%
Two or More Races3649
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.4%8.2%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Creek Elementary

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

Middle : Cedar Park Middle
High : Cedar Park High School

Yes. Deer Creek Elementary ranks in the top 5.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Deer Creek Elementary are 57% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended Deer Creek Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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