- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deerfield, WI
Deerfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 550327000372
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Deerfield, WI.
School address
District: Deerfield Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550327000372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Deerfield Middle shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 550327000372 · Deerfield, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 11.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deerfield Elementary (409 students)
Deerfield Middle shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 10.2 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deerfield Elem
Deerfield Elementary
409 students
- Deerfield High
Deerfield High
207 students
- This school 114
Deerfield Middle
114 students
What this shows Deerfield Middle reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Middle compares
Deerfield Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Deerfield Middle is about as mixed as 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Middle
How many students attend Deerfield Middle?
Deerfield Middle has 114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deerfield, WI. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Middle is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Middle?
22.8% of students at Deerfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Middle is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Deerfield, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Middle?
Deerfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Deerfield Community School District also operates Deerfield Elementary (409 students) and Deerfield High (207 students). See the Deerfield Community School District district page for the complete list.