Deer Creek School District

What Deer Creek School District does

Deer Creek School District is a public K-12 school district headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving approximately 8,200 students across 12 schools. The district operates the full K-12 public education continuum — elementary, middle, and high school tiers — and is the highest-paying district in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area for teachers and staff. Its operating technology stack consists of standard third-party educational platforms: Canvas for learning management, Infinite Campus as the student information system, ParentSquare for parent-teacher communication, and MyRide K-12 for student transportation routing.

Unlike a commercial enterprise, Deer Creek does not generate revenue through product sales. Its funding is sourced from three primary channels: local residential and commercial property taxes, state of Oklahoma per-pupil and categorical aid, federal program funding, and voter-approved general obligation bond proceeds for capital projects. Operational budgets are set by an elected board of education; capital projects require affirmative voter referendum. Student enrollment is assigned geographically by residence within the district's attendance boundaries, creating a captive, non-churning customer base tied to local housing patterns.

The district has executed two consecutive voter-approved bond cycles — a $138.11 million bond in 2022 and a new 2026 bond approved with approximately 80% support — to fund the construction of new facilities including Knight Ridge Elementary (opened 2025), Central Creek Middle School (opening 2026), and a new high school. Enrollment has grown approximately 23% between 2016 and 2022 and is projected to exceed 11,000 students by 2034, driving the multi-year capital expansion program. Leadership is provided by Superintendent Dr. Jason Perez, appointed in 2021.

Name

Deer Creek School District

Legal name

Deer Creek School District

Website

https://deercreekschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Deer Creek School District is a public K-12 school district in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving 8,200+ students across 12 schools, funded by property taxes, state and federal aid, and voter-approved bonds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD), Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAG)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Special education services
• Before and after school care
• Athletics and fine arts programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Bond Elections: Voter-approved bond issues for capital improvements including new school construction, renovations, technology, and textbooks. 2022 Bond: $132.1M + $6M approved with 73% and 72% approval. 2026 Bond passed with 80% approval for classroom capacity expansion and facility enhancements.
2. Property Tax Revenue: Primary ongoing funding source from local property taxes supporting district operations, teacher salaries, and educational programs
3. State Funding: Oklahoma State Department of Education funding based on student enrollment and educational programs
4. Federal Funding: Federal grants and programs including Title I, special education, and Indian Education programs
5. Grants: External grant funding including TSET Healthy Incentive Grant ($76,348.53 for playground improvements), School Counselor Corps Grant ($6,750), and various other state and federal grants
6. Donations and Fundraising: Deer Creek Schools Foundation supports classrooms through DonorsChoose matching programs and community fundraising events like Creek Classic 5K

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Deer Creek School District is a public K-12 school district serving more than 8,200 students across 12 schools in Edmond, Oklahoma, providing tuition-free Pre-K through 12th-grade education, including core academics, athletics, fine arts, special education, and before/after school care. The district collects revenue through local property taxes, state and federal funding, voter-approved bonds, and community donations, with no tuition charged to in-district families.

Product overview

Deer Creek School District is a public K-12 educational institution serving Edmond, Oklahoma and surrounding areas with approximately 8,200 students. The district operates a network of schools including Deer Creek High School (grades 9-12), two middle schools (Deer Creek Middle School and Central Creek Middle School opening 2026), and six elementary schools (Deer Creek Elementary, Knight Ridge Elementary, Prairie Vale Elementary, Rose Union Elementary, Grove Valley Elementary, and Spring Creek Elementary). The district also operates Deer Creek Academy for alternative education. Core educational programs include Pre-Kindergarten (lottery-based), comprehensive K-12 academics, athletics, fine arts, and specialized programs including aviation education, workforce development, and transition services for students with disabilities. Support services include Antler Care (before/after school care), transportation via MyRide K-12, and family engagement through ParentSquare. The district utilizes Canvas LMS for instruction and Infinite Campus for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deer Creek High School: High school serving grades 9-12 with athletic programs, fine arts, and academic excellence.
• Deer Creek Middle School
• Deer Creek Intermediate School
• Central Creek Middle School
• Deer Creek Elementary
• Knight Ridge Elementary
• Prairie Vale Elementary
• Rose Union Elementary
• Spring Creek Elementary
• Grove Valley Elementary
• Deer Creek Academy
• Deer Creek Schools Foundation

Products and services

• Deer Creek High School High school (grades 9-12) serving students with comprehensive academic programs, athletics, fine arts, and career/technical education including aviation, broadcast production, and workforce development programs.
• Deer Creek Middle School Middle school serving grades 6-8 with academic instruction, athletics programs, and extracurricular activities.
• Deer Creek Intermediate School Intermediate school serving students with foundational academic programs, typically grades 4-5.
• Deer Creek Elementary Elementary school serving primary grade students with foundational academic instruction.
• Grove Valley Elementary Elementary school serving students with academic programs, Purple Star designation for military family support.
• Prairie Vale Elementary Elementary school serving students in the district's western area.
• Rose Union Elementary Elementary school serving students in the district's northern area.
• Spring Creek Elementary Elementary school serving students with academic programs, Purple Heart School designation.
• Pre-Kindergarten Program Free Pre-K 4-year-old program offered on a space-available, lottery-based enrollment system across the district.
• Antler Care Fee-based before and after school child care program available at all elementary sites for working families.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic programs at middle and high school levels including football, basketball, cheer, pom, and various sports teams.
• Fine Arts Programs Fine arts offerings including band, orchestra, visual arts, theatre, and performing arts programs across district schools.
• Special Education Services Special education services and programs including transition services for students with disabilities, with the highest special education stipend in Oklahoma for teachers.
• Transition Center Program for students with disabilities providing hands-on life skills training for post-secondary success.
• Deer Creek Academy Alternative education program for high school students providing alternative pathways to graduation.
• Aviation Program High school aviation education program including flight training partnerships with Route 66 Flight School at Wiley Post Airport.
• Knight Ridge Elementary New elementary school opened for the 2025-2026 school year at 164th and Council Road, adding capacity for district growth.
• Central Creek Middle School New middle school opening for the 2026-2027 school year to accommodate district growth.
• Workforce Development Experience (WorkEX) Paid internship program in partnership with Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board providing real-world job skills for students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,200 students served with rigorous instruction and supportive community
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Practical PreparednesscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2024Deer Creek School District partnered with Practical Preparedness to provide crisis preparedness and safety training to all faculty and staff. Deer Creek became the first public school district in Oklahoma to conduct this comprehensive training program with employees, focusing on proven preparedness and safety tactics.
• University of Central Oklahoma (UCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2024UCO and Deer Creek Public Schools established an exclusive partnership offering juniors and seniors at Deer Creek High School the opportunity to take concurrent courses through the university, earning college credit while in high school. Also includes partnership on forensic science education at UCO's W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute.
• Francis Tuttle Technology CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeer Creek students participate in Francis Tuttle programs including Broadcast and Video Production (where award-winning student productions are created), Aviation programs, and technology career pathways. Students from both districts collaborate on STEM competitions.
• Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board (COWIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeer Creek participates in the Workforce Development Program (Work Experience) supported by COWIB and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, providing paid internships for students and welcoming graduates into district roles.
• Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)minorOthersTSET awarded Deer Creek School District a Healthy Incentive Grant of $76,348.53 for playground improvements at Spring Creek, Rose Union, Prairie Vale, Grove Valley and Deer Creek Elementaries.
• Deer Creek Schools FoundationcoreOthersThe Deer Creek Schools Foundation supports classroom projects through DonorsChoose matching (3x match on donations), annual fundraising events, and teacher recognition programs. Foundation organizes Creek Classic 5K and other community events.
• TTCU Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTTCU Federal Credit Union offers Deer Creek Spirit Cards that benefit both cardholders and the district's schools through a revenue-sharing program.
• DonorsChooseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeer Creek Schools Foundation partners with DonorsChoose platform to match donations (3x) to classroom projects, helping fund educational resources and materials for teachers.
• Route 66 Flight School at Wiley Post AirportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeer Creek High School partners with Route 66 Flight School for aviation mini-camps and flight training opportunities for students in the aviation program.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Edmond Public Schools: The largest public K-12 district headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, directly overlapping Deer Creek's primary service area. Operates similar K-12 instructional, athletic, and bond-funded programs and competes for the same residential enrollment growth.
• Moore Public Schools: OKC metro K-12 district where Superintendent Dr. Jason Perez previously served as a teacher and principal. Comparable enrollment scale, bond-driven growth pattern, and program offerings including athletics and fine arts.
• Mid-Del Public Schools: OKC metro district where Dr. Perez previously served as Deputy Superintendent/CHRO. Comparable K-12 model with strong athletics and military-family programs (Tinker AFB proximity), making it a relevant operational peer.
• Putnam City Schools: Large OKC metro public K-12 district with similar bond-funded expansion history and competitive teacher compensation programs. Competes for the same suburban residential enrollment pool.
• Mustang Public Schools: Growing OKC metro district with rapid enrollment growth, new bond-funded campuses, and strong athletics — a near-identical growth-stage K-12 peer to Deer Creek.
• Yukon Public Schools: Western OKC metro K-12 district similar in size and growth trajectory, with comparable offerings in AP, concurrent college enrollment, and comprehensive athletics.

Regional players

• Norman Public Schools: South of OKC metro public K-12 district serving a comparable Oklahoma suburban-suburban mix. Similar AP, concurrent enrollment, and bond-funded facility programs though not in Deer Creek's direct catchment.
• Jenks Public Schools: Top-performing Oklahoma public K-12 district in the Tulsa metro. Comparable on academic reputation, high teacher compensation, and nationally recognized fine arts and athletics programs — a benchmark peer for performance comparison.
• Union Public Schools: Large Tulsa-area K-12 district with strong athletics, comprehensive fine arts, and high teacher pay. Comparable in scale and program breadth to Deer Creek, though in a different metro.

Others

• Francis Tuttle Technology Center: Career-tech partner district that delivers aviation, broadcast/video production, and STEM programs to Deer Creek students. Provides shared educational infrastructure rather than competing for enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/DCAntlers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dcaddeercreek7948
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeerCreekSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deer-creek-public-schools/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/deercreekschooldistrict

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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