Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Deerfield Elementary serves the southeastern part of Oak Creek, WI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1962 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #333 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
368 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Deerfield Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% 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 14:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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