- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Deerfield, KS
Deerfield High
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200540000075
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield High has class sizes larger than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Deerfield High held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200540000075 · Deerfield, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 36:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Deerfield Elem (123 students)
Deerfield High held near 65 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Deerfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elem
123 students
- This school
Deerfield High
72 students
- Deerfield Midd 49
Deerfield Middle School
49 students
What this shows Deerfield High reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield High compares
Deerfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36:1 | ▲ 161% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
36:1
students per teacher
- 161% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$17,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
White 33.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Deerfield High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Deerfield reports $17,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield High
How many students attend Deerfield High?
Deerfield High has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Deerfield, KS. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield High is 36:1, which is 161% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deerfield High?
55.6% of students at Deerfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield High?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield High is Hispanic or Latino at 65.3% of enrollment, in Deerfield, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield High?
Deerfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, KS. 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?
Besides Deerfield High, Deerfield also operates Deerfield Elem (123 students) and Deerfield Middle School (49 students). See the Deerfield district page for the complete list.