Deep Creek Elementary School in Punta Gorda, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Deep Creek Elementary School is a suburban public school in Punta Gorda, Florida that is part of Charlotte County Public School District. It serves 781 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1. Its teachers have had 69 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

781 Students

42 Teachers

26900 Harbor View Rd

Punta Gorda, FL 33983 View local requests

http://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/dce

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Deep Creek Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

26%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Deep Creek Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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