Deerfield Elementary School

2 Deerfield Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 616 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 76%
  • : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
616 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
76%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deerfield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
78%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
53%
12%
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Hispanic
17%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
16%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
616 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deerfield Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 76%
  • : 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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