- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deerfield, KS
Deerfield Elem
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200540000074
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Deerfield Elem held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200540000074 · Deerfield, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 13.7:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Deerfield High (72 students)
Deerfield Elem held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deerfield Elem
123 students
- Deerfield High
Deerfield High
72 students
- Deerfield Midd 49
Deerfield Middle School
49 students
What this shows Deerfield Elem reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elem compares
Deerfield Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Kansas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
White 36.6%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Deerfield Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deerfield reports $17,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elem
How many students attend Deerfield Elem?
Deerfield Elem has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deerfield, KS. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elem?
61.5% of students at Deerfield Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elem?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment, in Deerfield, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elem?
Deerfield Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deerfield Elem rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Deerfield?
Besides Deerfield Elem, Deerfield also operates Deerfield High (72 students) and Deerfield Middle School (49 students). See the Deerfield district page for the complete list.