Deerfield Elementary School

3871 E Bluestem Dr
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10% in WI
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#196 out of 1984 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
38%
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50-54%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
13%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
75%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waupaca Learning Center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
380 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield Elementary School?
Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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