Deep Creek Elementary School

1101 E Homberg Ave
Essex, MD 21221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deep Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deep Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Deep Creek Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Discovering, Cultivating, and Reaching our Potential

School Rankings

Deep Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deep Creek Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1102 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
27%
19%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
65%
32%
White
9%
31%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deep Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Deep Creek Elementary School is ranked #1102 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Deep Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Deep Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mars Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Deep Creek Elementary School?
385 students attend Deep Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Deep Creek Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deep Creek Elementary School?
Deep Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deep Creek Elementary School offer ?
Deep Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deep Creek Elementary School part of?
Deep Creek Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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