- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blair, NE
Deerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310410002205
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blair · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blair, NE.
School address
District: Blair Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310410002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+34.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 310410002205 · Blair, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 24.8:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Blair High School (681 students)
Deerfield Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (+34.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blair High Sch
Blair High School
681 students
- Blair Arbor Pa
Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
494 students
- Gerald Otte Bl
Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
481 students
- This school
Deerfield Elementary School
397 students
- Blair North El 172
Blair North Elementary School
172 students
- Blair South El 131
Blair South Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elementary School compares
Deerfield Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 84% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 97% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,791
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Deerfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Blair Community Schools reports $11,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blair, NE. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 24.8:1, which is 84% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Deerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Blair, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Blair?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blair, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Blair on the city page.
What other schools are in Blair Community Schools?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students), Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 students), and Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch (481 students). See the Blair Community Schools district page for the complete list.