Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blair Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Attendance Zone: Deerfield Elementary School serves the northern part of Blair, NE, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Deerfield Elementary School!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blair Deerfield Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥90%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blair Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Blair Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blair South Preschool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% NE state average).
How many students attend Blair Deerfield Elementary School?
397 students attend Blair Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Blair Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair Deerfield Elementary School?
Blair Deerfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blair Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Blair Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blair Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Blair Deerfield Elementary School is part of Blair Community Schools.
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