- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manchester, TN
Deerfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470078002234
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 290
- students enrolled
Deerfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN.
School address
District: Coffee County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470078002234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 470078002234 · Manchester, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students)
Deerfield Elementary School grew from 259 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coffee County
Coffee County Central High School
1,262 students
- Coffee County
Coffee County Middle School
783 students
- Hillsboro Elem 424
Hillsboro Elementary
424 students
- Coffee County 409
Coffee County Raider Academy
409 students
- North Coffee E 354
North Coffee Elementary
354 students
- This school 290
Deerfield Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary School reports 290 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Deerfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,597 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee County Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coffee County Raider Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Coffee Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Manchester
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
College Street Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
North Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
New Union Elementary
Standard public school
297 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
East Coffee Elementary
Standard public school
224 students 14:1 students per teacher
Coffee County Virtual Academy
Standard public school
51 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manchester, TN. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Manchester, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Manchester, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Deerfield Elementary School, Coffee County also operates Coffee County Central High School (1,262 students), Coffee County Middle School (783 students), and Hillsboro Elementary (424 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.