Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deerwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Deerwood Elementary serves the northwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Deerwood Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deerwood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerwood Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deerwood Elementary School's ranking?
Deerwood Elementary School is ranked #231 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Deerwood Elementary School often compared to?
Deerwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Hills School - Arts/science, Thomas Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Deerwood Elementary School?
528 students attend Deerwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Deerwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deerwood Elementary School?
Deerwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Deerwood Elementary School offer ?
Deerwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deerwood Elementary School part of?
Deerwood Elementary School is part of Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District.
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