- Enrollment
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Creek, WI
Deerfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551083002618
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Oak Creek · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI.
School address
District: Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551083002618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Deerfield Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 551083002618 · Oak Creek, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 15.3:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Creek High (2,220 students)
Deerfield Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 27.2 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
- Oak Creek High
Oak Creek High
2,220 students
- Oak Creek East
Oak Creek East Middle
935 students
- Oak Creek West 531
Oak Creek West Middle
531 students
- Forest Ridge E 435
Forest Ridge Elementary
435 students
- Shepard Hills 419
Shepard Hills Elementary
419 students
- This school 368
Deerfield Elementary
368 students
What this shows Deerfield Elementary reports 368 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 75% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Deerfield Elementary is about as mixed as the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District reports $12,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek West Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepard Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Oak Creek
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 14:1 students per teacher
Shepard Hills Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Carollton Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Meadowview Elementary
Standard public school
320 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
295 students 13.4:1 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Elementary
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Creek, WI. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield Elementary?
21.2% 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 78.3% of enrollment, in Oak Creek, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Elementary?
Deerfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 schools in Oak Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Elementary ranks #5 of 8 schools in Oak Creek, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District?
Besides Deerfield Elementary, Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students), Oak Creek East Middle (935 students), and Oak Creek West Middle (531 students). See the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District district page for the complete list.