- Enrollment
- 2,141
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Novi, MI
Deerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262613001243
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 10
- elementary schools in Novi · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI.
School address
District: Novi Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262613001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262613001243 · Novi, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 18.4:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Novi High School (2,141 students)
Deerfield Elementary School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.2 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
- Novi High Scho
Novi High School
2,141 students
- Novi Middle Sc
Novi Middle School
1,086 students
- Novi Meadows S
Novi Meadows School
1,048 students
- Parkview Eleme 515
Parkview Elementary School
515 students
- Village Oaks E 499
Village Oaks Elementary School
499 students
- This school 459
Deerfield Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 459 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 89% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Michigan - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,072
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.6%
White 34.2%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Deerfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Novi Community School District reports $15,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Novi Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Novi Meadows School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Novi, MI. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary School?
6.2% 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 Asian at 51.6% of enrollment, in Novi, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 elementary schools in Novi?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #6 of 10 elementary schools in Novi, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Novi on the city page.
What other schools are in Novi Community School District?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Novi Community School District also operates Novi High School (2,141 students), Novi Middle School (1,086 students), and Novi Meadows School (1,048 students). See the Novi Community School District district page for the complete list.