Serving 123 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deerfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deerfield Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Deerfield, KS school district, encompassing approximately 217.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deerfield Elementary School's student population of 123 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
123 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Deerfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1052 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
58%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
37%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerfield Elementary School's ranking?
Deerfield Elementary School is ranked #1052 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Deerfield Elementary School?
123 students attend Deerfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Deerfield Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerfield Elementary School offer ?
Deerfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deerfield Elementary School part of?
Deerfield Elementary School is part of Deerfield School District.
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