- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 260369007667 · Rochester Hills, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 13.3:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Avondale High School (911 students)
Deerfield Elementary School held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avondale High
Avondale High School
911 students
- Avondale Middl
Avondale Middle School
639 students
- Diploma and Ca
Diploma and Careers Institute
475 students
- R Grant Graham
R Grant Graham Elem School
390 students
- Avondale Gifte
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
381 students
- This school 333
Deerfield Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elementary School compares
Deerfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,217
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Avondale School District reports $17,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~333 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.