- Enrollment
- 2,536
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, SC
Deerfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450270001627
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for South Carolina
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC.
School address
District: Lexington 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450270001627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 450270001627 · Lexington, SC Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 12.1:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington High (2,536 students)
Deerfield Elementary held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington High
Lexington High
2,536 students
- River Bluff Hi
River Bluff High
2,117 students
- White Knoll Hi
White Knoll High
2,025 students
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High
1,138 students
- Beechwood Midd
Beechwood Middle
1,033 students
- This school 753
Deerfield Elementary
753 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elementary compares
Deerfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 61% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Deerfield Elementary is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington 01 reports $13,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Bluff High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Knoll High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beechwood Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Standard public school
846 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Murray Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rocky Creek Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lexington Elementary
Standard public school
607 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, SC. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 15% lower than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 23% 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 Elementary?
29.0% of students at Deerfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Lexington, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington 01?
Besides Deerfield Elementary, Lexington 01 also operates Lexington High (2,536 students), River Bluff High (2,117 students), and White Knoll High (2,025 students). See the Lexington 01 district page for the complete list.