Enrollment
368
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deerfield Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deerfield Elementary
Deerfield Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, enrolling 368 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wisconsin median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 517 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #363.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Oak Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Ridge Elementary (435 students): Deerfield Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 14:1).
Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District also operates Oak Creek High (2,220 students) and Oak Creek East Middle (935 students) alongside Deerfield Elementary.
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 compares
Deerfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,726
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District, which includes Deerfield Elementary.
$12,726
Per student
-15%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 2,220
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Deerfield Elementary a good school?
Deerfield Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Wisconsin 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 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.
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