- Enrollment
- 1,774
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrence, KS
Deerfield Elem
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200840001366
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Lawrence · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elem has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elem ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Deerfield Elem held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 200840001366 · Lawrence, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 16:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students)
Deerfield Elem held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.1 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
- Lawrence Free
Lawrence Free State High
1,774 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High
1,454 students
- Lawrence West 648
Lawrence West Middle School
648 students
- Lawrence South 641
Lawrence Southwest Middle School
641 students
- Langston Hughe 560
Langston Hughes Elem
560 students
- This school 433
Deerfield Elem
433 students
What this shows Deerfield Elem reports 433 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 48% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,176
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Deerfield Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence reports $12,176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Free State High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence West Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Southwest Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes Elem | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Langston Hughes Elem
Standard public school
560 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Sunflower Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Schwegler Elem
Standard public school
434 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Quail Run Elementary
Standard public school
421 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sunset Hill Elem
Standard public school
398 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elem
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elem
How many students attend Deerfield Elem?
Deerfield Elem has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrence, KS. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elem is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elem?
22.1% 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 White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Lawrence, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elem?
Deerfield Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deerfield Elem rank among elementary schools in Lawrence?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elem ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Lawrence, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawrence on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrence?
Besides Deerfield Elem, Lawrence also operates Lawrence Free State High (1,774 students), Lawrence High (1,454 students), and Lawrence West Middle School (648 students). See the Lawrence district page for the complete list.