Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#562 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
53%
12%
Hispanic
18%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #562 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
640 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deerfield Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Irvine Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Deerfield Elementary School located?
Deerfield Elementary School is located in the El Camino Real neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in El Camino Real.
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