- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deerfield Beach, FL
Deerfield Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Deerfield Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000170
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deerfield Park Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Deerfield Beach · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Florida
- 89.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deerfield Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Deerfield Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Deerfield Park Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 120018000170 · Deerfield Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 13:1 · 89.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Deerfield Park Elementary School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Deerfield Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 391
Deerfield Park Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Deerfield Park Elementary School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deerfield Park Elementary School compares
Deerfield Park Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.2%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Deerfield Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deerfield Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deerfield Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deerfield Park Elementary School
How many students attend Deerfield Park Elementary School?
Deerfield Park Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deerfield Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield Park Elementary School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% 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 Park Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Deerfield Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deerfield Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Deerfield Park Elementary School is African American at 85.4% of enrollment, in Deerfield Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deerfield Park Elementary School?
Deerfield Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among schools in Deerfield Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Deerfield Park Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Deerfield Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Deerfield Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Deerfield Park Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.