Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 134 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1230 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
53%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
39%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #1230 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
134 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deerfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Deerfield School District.
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