Enrollment
333
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester Hills, MI
Deerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260369007667
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #15 of 19
- public schools in Rochester Hills · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #15 of 19 public schools in Rochester Hills, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369007667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deerfield Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, enrolling 333 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 333 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 607 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Avondale Middle School (639 students) alongside Deerfield Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deerfield Elementary School compares
Deerfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 29% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 12.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Deerfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes Deerfield Elementary School.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Deerfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avondale Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R Grant Graham Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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 School?
38.8% of students at Deerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary School is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Rochester Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deerfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Rochester Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #15 of 19 public schools in Rochester Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rochester Hills on the city page.
Is Deerfield Elementary School a good school?
Deerfield Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Avondale School District?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Avondale Middle School (639 students), and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.
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