- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Utica, NY
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363132004191
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
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 near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Utica · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY.
School address
District: Whitesboro Central School District · New York
NCES ID 363132004191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 363132004191 · Utica, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.3:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitesboro High School (914 students)
Deerfield Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitesboro Hig
Whitesboro High School
914 students
- Whitesboro Mid
Whitesboro Middle School
474 students
- Westmoreland R 335
Westmoreland Road Elementary School
335 students
- Harts Hill Sch 321
Harts Hill School
321 students
- This school 320
Deerfield Elementary School
320 students
- Marcy Elementa 288
Marcy Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 320 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$22,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Deerfield Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Whitesboro Central School District reports $22,115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmoreland Road Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harts Hill School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcy Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Utica, NY. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary School?
32.4% of students at Deerfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Utica, NY.
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 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 Utica?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Utica, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Utica on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitesboro Central School District?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Whitesboro Central School District also operates Whitesboro High School (914 students), Whitesboro Middle School (474 students), and Westmoreland Road Elementary School (335 students). See the Whitesboro Central School District district page for the complete list.