Enrollment
397
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deerfield Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deerfield Elementary School
Deerfield Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Blair, Nebraska, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Nebraska schools and 84% above the 13.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,003 Nebraska schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Blair Community Schools spends $11,181 per pupil, 37% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Blair Community Schools also operates Blair High School (681 students) and Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School (494 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blair Community Schools, which includes Deerfield Elementary School.
$11,181
Per student
-37%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 12.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Deerfield Elementary School a good school?
Deerfield Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nebraska 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 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.
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