- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deerfield, WI
Deerfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550327000370
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, WI.
School address
District: Deerfield Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550327000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 550327000370 · Deerfield, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 11.1:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Deerfield High (207 students)
Deerfield Elementary held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Deerfield Elementary
409 students
- Deerfield High
Deerfield High
207 students
- Deerfield Midd 114
Deerfield Middle
114 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Elementary compares
Deerfield Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 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 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Deerfield Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Deerfield Community School District reports $14,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deerfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary?
17.4% of students at Deerfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Elementary is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Deerfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Deerfield Community School District?
Besides Deerfield Elementary, Deerfield Community School District also operates Deerfield High (207 students) and Deerfield Middle (114 students). See the Deerfield Community School District district page for the complete list.