Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deerfield Elementary serves the northern part of Lexington, SC, covering an approximate area of 9.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge located about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
753 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 1118 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #428 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Deerfield Elementary School often compared to?
Deerfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doby's Mill Elementary School, Lake Murray Elementary School, Carolina Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
753 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Lexington 01 School District.
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