Deerfield Elementary

Summary:

Deerfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Lawrence, Kansas, serving 457 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Lawrence and Kansas state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with particularly strong performance in 3rd-grade students.

While Deerfield Elementary excels in serving its female and white student populations, the school struggles to support its special education and low-socioeconomic status students, who perform significantly below the state and district averages. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of these underperforming student groups to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all. Deerfield Elementary is located in close proximity to several other high-performing elementary schools in the Lawrence district, such as Quail Run Elementary and Sunflower Elementary, which may contribute to its own high performance.

Overall, Deerfield Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently outpaces the district and state in academic achievement. However, the school's equity concerns regarding its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations suggest that there is room for improvement in ensuring all students receive the support they need to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-5

 101 Lawrence Avenue
       Lawrence, KS  66049


(785) 832-5660

District: Lawrence

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,975 Help


Students who attend Deerfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence West Middle School
High:    Lawrence Free State High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  469

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.6%
Two or more races:
12.6%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Deerfield Elementary ranks better than 73.2% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Lawrence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.6%), two or more races (12.6%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deerfield Elementary is 16.7. 8 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deerfield Elementary is $8,975. 8 elementary schools in the Lawrence School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deerfield Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Deerfield Elementary 175th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Deerfield Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence 101st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Deerfield Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.92 120th 585 79.5%
2007 64.60 238th 600 60.3%
2008 51.11 373rd 614 39.3%
2009 62.01 275th 621 55.7%
2010 71.62 161st 630 74.4%
2011 49.28 403rd 631 36.1%
2012 66.87 235th 660 64.4%
2013 67.74 244th 668 63.5%
2015 56.33 287th 678 57.7%
2016 62.15 223rd 656 66.0%
2017 54.21 300th 659 54.5%
2018 66.02 191st 656 70.9%
2019 64.44 210th 667 68.5%
2021 62.04 239th 670 64.3%
2022 66.09 196th 668 70.7%
2023 66.69 180th 660 72.7%
2024 68.67 175th 653 73.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 3rd 15 80.0%
2019 62.55 6th 19 68.4%
2021 79.85 3rd 22 86.4%
2022 83.32 2nd 29 93.1%
2024 69.09 9th 41 78.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.92 217th 305 28.9%
2023 55.33 115th 296 61.1%
2024 43.88 162nd 306 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.29 368th 512 28.1%
2019 37.23 347th 509 31.8%
2021 39.98 322nd 494 34.8%
2022 64.65 121st 512 76.4%
2023 40.68 341st 541 37.0%
2024 34.54 391st 546 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.97 139th 574 75.8%
2019 72.07 134th 591 77.3%
2021 65.77 170th 591 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.19 219th 575 61.9%
2019 54.01 255th 586 56.5%
2021 57.79 239th 605 60.5%
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Rank History for White students at Deerfield Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 201st 574 65.0%
2019 60.70 209th 592 64.7%
2021 53.60 262nd 587 55.4%
2022 63.69 179th 596 70.0%
2023 66.18 162nd 584 72.3%
2024 71.33 126th 579 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deerfield Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 431 21 14 3 7 n/a n/a 0 476
1989 435 21 17 1 12 n/a n/a 0 486
1990 438 19 16 2 10 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 468 26 12 3 12 n/a n/a 0 521
1992 480 20 10 5 14 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 454 12 16 6 13 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 454 18 13 6 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 430 32 10 4 7 n/a n/a 0 483
1996 430 32 10 4 7 n/a n/a 0 483
1997 397 36 10 10 7 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 394 45 11 6 2 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 424 45 11 14 5 n/a n/a 0 499
2000 415 54 10 15 12 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 397 62 14 13 15 n/a n/a 0 501
2002 412 41 13 16 19 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 412 41 13 16 19 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 435 49 7 19 20 n/a n/a 19 549
2005 454 38 10 17 14 n/a n/a 34 567
2006 371 29 12 11 10 n/a n/a 44 477
2007 407 50 17 13 20 n/a n/a 0 507
2008 409 48 24 21 23 n/a n/a 4 529
2009 384 65 20 22 16 n/a n/a 4 511
2010 378 29 9 25 7 0 54 0 502
2011 403 24 9 29 3 3 55 0 526
2012 363 20 10 24 5 2 48 0 472
2013 361 20 7 29 8 2 51 0 478
2014 393 23 10 28 10 2 48 0 514
2015 400 30 11 25 9 2 54 0 531
2016 384 21 11 36 13 0 57 0 522
2017 349 26 5 37 7 0 60 0 484
2018 349 26 4 36 7 0 58 0 480
2019 354 32 3 33 5 0 65 0 492
2020 340 35 3 41 3 0 59 0 481
2021 328 29 3 39 3 0 59 0 461
2022 333 22 2 51 3 0 56 0 467
2023 329 18 3 47 3 1 56 0 457
2024 331 25 5 46 2 1 59 0 469

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deerfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.0 19.8 0
1989 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1990 485 26.0 18.6 0
1991 521 27.2 19.1 n/a
1992 529 28.1 18.8 11
1993 501 29.0 17.3 7.8
1994 493 29.0 17.0 5.9
1995 483 31.2 15.5 11.2
1996 483 31.2 15.5 11.2
1997 460 25.6 18.0 9.6
1998 458 26.7 17.2 12.9
1999 499 28.7 17.4 13.2
2000 506 27.0 18.7 16.2
2001 501 29.6 16.9 18.4
2002 501 28.8 17.4 14.8
2003 501 28.8 17.4 14.8
2004 549 28.5 19.3 19.8
2005 567 31.3 18.1 17.3
2006 477 28.1 17.0 18.9
2007 507 31.6 16.0 17.2
2008 529 29.6 17.9 18.9
2009 511 29.1 17.6 17.9
2010 502 28.7 17.4 18.9
2011 526 27.1 19.4 20.5
2012 472 26.2 18.0 23.5
2013 478 n/a n/a 27
2014 514 29.4 17.4 25.7
2015 531 31.0 17.1 26.7
2016 522 31.0 16.8 29.1
2017 484 27.6 17.5 23.6
2018 480 29.6 16.2 21.7
2019 492 29.1 16.9 21.5
2020 481 31.6 15.2 21.8
2021 461 28.9 15.9 18.7
2022 467 31.0 15.0 20.3
2023 457 27.6 16.5 28.2
2024 469 28.0 16.7 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deerfield Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 476 24.0 19.8 0
1989 486 25.0 19.4 n/a
1990 485 26.0 18.6 0
1991 521 27.2 19.1 n/a
1992 529 28.1 18.8 11
1993 501 29.0 17.3 7.8
1994 493 29.0 17.0 5.9
1995 483 31.2 15.5 11.2
1996 483 31.2 15.5 11.2
1997 460 25.6 18.0 9.6
1998 458 26.7 17.2 12.9
1999 499 28.7 17.4 13.2
2000 506 27.0 18.7 16.2
2001 501 29.6 16.9 18.4
2002 501 28.8 17.4 14.8
2003 501 28.8 17.4 14.8
2004 549 28.5 19.3 19.8
2005 567 31.3 18.1 17.3
2006 477 28.1 17.0 18.9
2007 507 31.6 16.0 17.2
2008 529 29.6 17.9 18.9
2009 511 29.1 17.6 17.9
2010 502 28.7 17.4 18.9
2011 526 27.1 19.4 20.5
2012 472 26.2 18.0 23.5
2013 478 n/a n/a 27
2014 514 29.4 17.4 25.7
2015 531 31.0 17.1 26.7
2016 522 31.0 16.8 29.1
2017 484 27.6 17.5 23.6
2018 480 29.6 16.2 21.7
2019 492 29.1 16.9 21.5
2020 481 31.6 15.2 21.8
2021 461 28.9 15.9 18.7
2022 467 31.0 15.0 20.3
2023 457 27.6 16.5 28.2
2024 469 28.0 16.7 31.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Deerfield Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $438 (4.9%) $8,537 (95.1%) $8,975

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deerfield Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 180th of 660 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)51.446.6
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)47.945.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)51.463.6
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)52.757.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)56.348
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)54.349.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)35.235.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)40.737.2
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Deerfield Elementary)5258.1
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence)49.447.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Deerfield Elementary)4635.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence)38.834.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Deerfield Elementary)4748.9
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lawrence)4945.8
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students492457
 7.1%
African American3218
 43.8%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian33
Hispanic3347
 42.4%
Pacific Islander01
White354329
 7.1%
Two or More Races6556
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%28.2%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Deerfield Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 469 students attended Deerfield Elementary.

Deerfield Elementary ranks 175th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Deerfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence West Middle School
High : Lawrence Free State High

Students at Deerfield Elementary are 71% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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